Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The two maps illustrate the difference in the access of roads to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.

Overall, there was the addition of two roundabouts, one in front of the hospital and the other on the junction of the city road and the hospital road. There was also some transport infrastructure included in the modified map.

On the one hand, there was no alteration to the city road but the addition of a roundabout at the junction of the city and hospital roads in 2010. Additionally, The staff car park remained in the same location on the eastern side of the hospital road.On the western side of the hospital road, a new bus station was constructed between the two roundabouts.

Furthermore, on one end of the hospital road, there was the addition of a roundabout that was in front of the hospital. On the eastern side of the hospital, a public car park was constructed. The ring road remained unchanged. The lights on the side of the hospital were removed in the latest map.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, including the addition of roundabouts, the bus station, and the public car park. You also noted the removal of traffic lights and the stability of the ring road. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the changes. However, to reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are precise. For instance, you mention a bus station was constructed 'between the two roundabouts' without clearly specifying the relative position to the hospital road. Overall, you have covered the requirements well and provided a clear, logical summary of the visual data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and an overview. You use cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through the changes. Paragraphing is used effectively to group related information, such as the changes to the hospital road and the surrounding facilities. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the general overview to specific details. The flow is generally smooth, although some transitions could be more varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'transport infrastructure', 'junction', and 'constructed' appropriately. There is some repetition of basic verbs like 'was' and 'remained'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise descriptive language to characterize the changes, such as 'implemented', 'relocated', or 'transformed'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the information clearly, but it lacks the sophistication and flexibility required for higher bands. Spelling is accurate throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most sentences are clear and error-free, though there are minor issues with punctuation and capitalization, such as 'Additionally, The staff car park...' where the capital 'T' is unnecessary. You also have a minor spacing error: 'hospital road.On the western side'. Despite these small slips, your control of grammar is good, and the meaning is never obscured. The use of passive voice ('was constructed', 'were removed') is well-suited for describing map changes.

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