Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-12
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 7.0)
The map details changes that occurred in the road access to a city hospital in the year 2007 and 2010.
It is conspicuous that in 2007, the hospital was surrounded by a ring road, while Hospital Road connected the hospital to City Road. There were bus stops on both sides of Hospital Road. In addition, a car park for staff and the public was situated on the eastern side of the road.
It can be observed that by 2010, several significant changes had taken place. Two roundabouts were constructed on Hospital Road, one at the junction with City Road and the other near the hospital entrance. The former bus stops were replaced by a bus station on the western side of Hospital Road. Furthermore, the car park was divided into a public car park to the east and a staff car park near the hospital.
Looking from the overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the city hospital has become more modern and advanced, including two roundabouts, a bus station and separate car parks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response successfully addresses all parts of the task by summarizing the main features of the road access to the city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Key details such as the ring road, Hospital Road, the bus stops, the bus station, roundabouts, and the division of the car park are all accurately reported and compared. The overview paragraph effectively highlights the overarching trends, noting the modernization and new infrastructure additions. The information is selected appropriately and supported by specific details from the visual data. Overall, the response meets all the requirements for a Band 7.5 to 8.0 level in Task Achievement, providing a clear and comprehensive summary of the maps.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response demonstrates a clear logical organization and progression throughout. It is well-structured with an introduction, two body paragraphs detailing each year respectively, and a concluding overview. Cohesive devices are used appropriately to link ideas, such as 'In addition', 'It can be observed that', and 'Furthermore'. Paragraphing is used skillfully to separate the description of the 2007 map from the 2010 map and the final summary. Referencing is clear and unambiguous. While the cohesion is generally smooth and functional, it occasionally leans slightly on standard structural formulas, placing it comfortably within the Band 7.5 or Band 8 range.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student exhibits a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating less common lexical items such as 'conspicuous', 'junction', 'infrastructure development implied by modernization', and 'divided into'. Word choices are generally precise, and collocations like 'car park for staff and the public' and 'bus station on the western side' are handled naturally. There are only occasional minor limitations or repetitive phrasing, but vocabulary usage does not impede communication in any way. The lexical control aligns well with a solid Band 7.0 performance.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The writer demonstrates a good control of grammar and punctuation, employing a variety of complex sentence structures effectively. Examples include 'It is conspicuous that in 2007, the hospital was surrounded by a ring road, while Hospital Road connected...' and 'Two roundabouts were constructed on Hospital Road, one at the junction with City Road and the other near the hospital entrance.' The majority of sentences are error-free, and complex forms are attempted and managed with a high degree of accuracy. Minor slips do not interfere with the clarity of the message. This performance easily justifies a Band 7.5 rating.
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