Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-11-05

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 6.0)

The following map depicts how to navigate to reach a city hospital during the years 2007 and 2010.

In 2007, it was a piece of cake to get access to the city hospital by simply going south to the bus stop towards city road then take two rights and here you are at the city hospital with easy access to parking nevertheless limited parking area. While in 2010, its a bit complicate to navigate through directions although there is separate parking for public and staff and bus station is right across the hospital road.For those using public transport its an easy access, on the other hand, for those who are using personal transport for instance car have to move around alot to simply get to the public parking.

To conclude, the map of 2007 was a no brainer to navigate through to go to a city hospital as compared to the one in 2010.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the two years and note several genuine changes, including separate staff and public parking and the replacement of bus stops by a bus station. However, the response mainly gives personal directions and opinions—“a piece of cake” and “a no brainer”—rather than objectively summarising the maps. Some details are inaccurate or unclear: the bus station is west of Hospital Road, not “right across” the hospital road, and the 2007 bus stops are not described precisely. The key structural changes, especially the two roundabouts and the public car park’s access from Ring Road, are omitted. To strengthen the report, give a clear overview of the main changes, then describe the locations and connections accurately without judging which layout is easier.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a recognisable sequence: it introduces the maps, discusses 2007, contrasts this with 2010, and ends with a conclusion. Linking expressions such as “While in 2010” and “on the other hand” help signal comparison, so the overall progression is understandable. However, most information is compressed into two long sentences, and the contrast between map features and your opinions is not always clearly organised. The conclusion repeats the claim that 2007 was easier rather than summarising the main physical changes. Use separate paragraphs for an overview and the two years, and connect each feature to its location so the reader can follow the comparison without relying on conversational directions.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some relevant vocabulary, including “public transport,” “personal transport,” “parking,” and “bus station,” which helps communicate the general topic. However, the range is limited for describing maps, and several expressions are too informal or imprecise for an academic report: “piece of cake,” “here you are,” and “no brainer.” Phrases such as “move around alot” do not clearly describe the road layout, while “right across” gives an unclear location. Aim for neutral, precise language for routes and positions, such as “located to the west of” or “accessed from Ring Road.” This would make the description more accurate and appropriate to the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt longer sentences and use contrast clauses, for example, “While in 2010…” and “on the other hand…,” showing some range beyond simple statements. However, several structures are incomplete or awkward. “While in 2010, its a bit complicate to navigate” lacks a clear main clause and has errors in the contraction and adjective form; “then take two rights” also shifts into an informal imperative within a past-time description. The sentence beginning “For those using public transport” runs into another clause without clear punctuation. Use complete, controlled sentences in the past tense to describe each map, and check apostrophes, verb forms, and sentence boundaries.

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