Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-12
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 7.0)
The plans show a university sports center as it is now and the new layout following its redevelopment.
Overall, it is crystal clear that while some outdoor facilities will be lost, the new center will be significantly larger and will cater for a wider range of sports.
At a fleeting glance, the sports center currently consists of a relatively small central building with an outdoor court on each side. The building houses a 25-metre pool, with a seating area and changing room, and there is a gym to the rear and a reception area to the front.
Moving further, the renovations, only the central pool and its facilities will remain the same. The building will be expanded to the east and west removing the outdoor courts and making way for more indoor facilities. These include a leisure pool on the western side, which will be slightly larger than the existing one and will have its changing room, and on the eastern side, a new sports hall, and two dance studios. The current gym will be lengthened so that it is double its current size. The reception area will also be widened making it more spacious. On arrival, visitors to the new center will benefit from a third changing room, a sports shop, and a cafe, all located around the reception area.
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 effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and highlighting the main changes between the current and future layouts. You successfully identified the key transformations, such as the expansion of the building, the removal of outdoor courts, and the addition of new facilities like the leisure pool and sports hall. The comparison is well-structured, and the main features are reported accurately. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial relationships are described with absolute precision; for instance, specifying the exact location of the new sports shop and cafe relative to the reception area would further enhance the clarity of your report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that separate the current state from the proposed changes. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use cohesive devices such as 'while,' 'moving further,' and 'on arrival' to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to group related information. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied; some of your linking phrases are slightly mechanical. Overall, the information is easy to follow, and the structure supports the clear communication of the visual data.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and plans, such as 'redevelopment,' 'cater for,' 'expanded,' and 'spacious.' The use of 'crystal clear' and 'at a fleeting glance' adds a natural tone, though these are slightly informal for an academic report. You successfully avoid repetition by using varied verbs to describe the changes. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to architectural layouts, such as 'adjacent to,' 'situated,' or 'integrated,' to replace more generic phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The writing displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You use passive voice appropriately when describing the changes (e.g., 'the building will be expanded'). There are very few grammatical errors, and the punctuation is generally accurate. One minor issue is the phrase 'Moving further, the renovations,' which is slightly awkward; a better construction would be 'Regarding the renovations.' The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over tense usage—switching between the present for the current layout and the future for the redevelopment—is consistent and correct.
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