Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-09
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 two maps show the present layout of a university sports centre and the future plan after redevelopment.Overall, the sports centre will be bigger and have more facilities. Some areas will remain same, while many new things will be added like leisure pool and sports hall.At present, there is a gym on the north side and a 25m pool in the middle of the building. On the left side of pool there is changing room and on the right there is seating. The reception is in the south and there are two outdoor courts on both sides of the main building.In future, the building will be expanded to both sides. The gym, pool, changing room, seating and reception will remain in same place. However, a leisure pool will be added on the west side and a sports hall will be built on the east side of seating. Also, two dance studio will be added next to sports hall.
On the south side, a café and one more changing room will be built. There will also be a sports shop near the entrance. The outdoor courts will be removed and replaced by new facilities.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response successfully identifies the main features of the sports centre's redevelopment. You have provided a clear overview and highlighted the key changes, such as the expansion of the building and the addition of new facilities like the leisure pool and sports hall. The comparison between the current and future layouts is effective. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial references are precise; for instance, describing the location of the new dance studios relative to the sports hall is good, but ensure the distinction between the 'west' and 'east' sides remains consistent throughout the description to avoid any potential confusion for the reader.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized, moving from a general overview to specific details about the current layout and then the proposed changes. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate these sections. You use some cohesive devices such as 'At present', 'In future', and 'However' to guide the reader. To improve, try to vary your linking words further and ensure that referencing is always clear. For example, when mentioning 'the building' in the second paragraph, ensure the reader is clear that this refers to the main sports centre structure. Overall, the progression of information is clear and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the layout and the changes, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'expanded', and 'facilities'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies and repetitive phrasing. For instance, 'new things' is quite informal; using 'additions' or 'amenities' would be more appropriate for an academic task. Additionally, there are some minor errors in pluralization, such as 'two dance studio', which should be 'two dance studios'. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and nouns related to architectural changes would help elevate your score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips. For example, 'remain same' should be 'remain the same', and 'on the left side of pool' requires an article: 'on the left side of the pool'. There are also minor issues with subject-verb agreement and missing articles throughout the text. To improve, focus on proofreading for small functional words like 'the', 'a', and 'an', and ensure that plural nouns are correctly matched with their verbs. The errors present do not impede communication, but they do limit the score.
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