Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The maps illustrates the information about sports university centre of present time and how it look in future.

Overall,there are some major changes which can be seen in both maps.I will give overview about that changs.In present time there is outdoor courts in the west and east side which is chnage in future and convert into leistsure pool and sport hall. Also gym was remove after redevlopment. And also adding dance studio, changing room and cafe in east area.

Firstly, from the south side there is enters of sport club.also the is recepyion first. In the center there is pool. In the right side of the pool there is seating area. and left side of the pool there is changing room.moerover, upward of the pool there is gym which is located in north area.In addition, there is outdoor courts in west area and east area.

Now in future there are some major changes which i look in the map. Changes like outdoor courts convert into leistsure pool and also add changing room and sport shop in west side . And east side outdoor courts change in the sport hall. Futhermore, there is also addind of chnaging room, dance studio and cafe in east side. After that reamaing past of sport club which center part it remain same as it .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the task by describing the current layout and the proposed redevelopment. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes. While the student identifies the conversion of outdoor courts and the addition of new facilities, the description is somewhat repetitive and lacks a professional, analytical tone. The inclusion of personal commentary, such as 'I will give overview about that changs', is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 response. To improve, focus on grouping information logically (e.g., what is removed vs. what is added) rather than listing features in a way that mirrors the map's layout too closely.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by awkward transitions and repetitive sentence structures. The use of cohesive devices is basic and sometimes mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'In addition' and 'Also'. The paragraphing is present but the internal logic within paragraphs is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two maps. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'change', 'add', and 'side'. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'recepyion', 'redevlopment', 'leistsure', 'moerover') which occasionally impede readability. The student struggles to use precise terminology for describing spatial relationships or architectural changes. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more varied vocabulary related to maps and trends, such as 'relocated', 'transformed', 'expanded', or 'demolished', and pay closer attention to accurate spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('The maps illustrates', 'gym was remove'), article usage ('the is recepyion'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain run-on structures that lack proper punctuation. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar limits the score. To improve, the student should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent verb tenses when describing future changes, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms.

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