Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The given pairs of map depicts the information about the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Overall, while some outdoor facilities will be lost, the new center will be significantly larger and will cater for a wider range of sports.
The sports center currently consists of a relatively small central building with an outdoor court on each side. The building houses a 25-meter pool, with a seating area and changing room, and there is a gym to the rear and a reception area to the front.
Following 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 | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main changes and successfully identified the key features of the redevelopment, such as the expansion of the building and the addition of new facilities. The comparison between the current and future layout is logical and well-supported by specific details from the diagrams. You have successfully highlighted what remains the same (the central pool) and what is being added or modified. The information is accurate and covers the requirements of the prompt comprehensively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is well-organized with a clear logical progression. You have used paragraphing effectively to separate the introduction, the overview, the current state, and the future state. Cohesive devices such as 'Following the renovations', 'On the eastern side', and 'On arrival' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the changes. The flow of information is smooth, and the relationship between the different parts of the sports centre is clearly articulated. There is a consistent sense of progression throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the layout and changes with precision. Terms such as 'redevelopment', 'cater for', 'expanded', and 'spacious' are used accurately. The vocabulary is natural and appropriate for an academic report. While the range is good, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or precise descriptive terms related to architectural changes could elevate the response further. There are no significant errors in word choice or spelling that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as 'The building will be expanded to the east and west removing the outdoor courts and making way for more indoor facilities.' Punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structures are varied. There are very few errors, and those that exist are minor and do not affect clarity. The control over tense usage, particularly when contrasting the current state with the future, is consistent and correct.
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