Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-16
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 given layouts illustrate the university sports center current day along with future plans.
Overall, it is evident that, there are major changes notice in the university sports center such as cafe and recreational activities for the students like dance studio.
To begin with, there is outdoor courts in the northwest side , but it will be replaced by a leisure pool in future plans .Also, the changing room will be introduced in future plans and the 25m pool and reception are remained the same in future plans. Moreover, there is a gym in north side and seating area near the pool ,but the gym area will be enlarged and the seating area will be remained same in future plans.
Furthermore, there is a outdoor courts in the east side, but it will be transported into a sports hall and also there are two dance studio will be constructed in university sports center future plans. Additionally, the cafe, sports shop ,and changing room will be located in southeast side in university sports center.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified the main features of the sports centre redevelopment, such as the addition of the leisure pool, sports hall, and dance studios. You also correctly noted which elements remain unchanged, like the 25m pool and reception. However, the response lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you mention 'major changes', you do not synthesize the information effectively to highlight the overall transformation of the space. To improve, ensure your overview clearly summarizes the most significant trends, such as the shift towards more indoor recreational facilities, rather than just listing individual changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the description. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to transition between ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, some referencing is unclear; for example, the phrase 'it will be transported into a sports hall' is an awkward collocation for a building plan. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer back to their antecedents would enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to describe the features of the sports centre clearly. You use relevant terms like 'redevelopment', 'leisure pool', and 'dance studio'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'transported' instead of 'converted' or 'transformed', and 'current day' instead of 'at present'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to spatial changes and avoid repetitive phrasing like 'in future plans', which appears multiple times.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. For instance, there are subject-verb agreement issues such as 'there is outdoor courts' (should be 'there are') and 'two dance studio will be constructed' (should be 'studios'). Additionally, there are errors with articles and tense consistency, such as 'the seating area will be remained same' (should be 'will remain the same'). Focusing on subject-verb agreement and passive voice construction will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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