Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-18

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 6.5)

The plans illustrate the outline of a university's sports centre before and after its refurbishment.

Overall, the university sports centre will undergo several significant changes. The outdoor courts of the sports centre will be converted into a leisure pool and a sports hall with two dance studios. In addition, several new facilities will be added, such as a sports shop and a cafe.

An analysis of the plans reveals that the outdoor court, which is on the west side of the centre will be converted into a leisure pool. Similarly, the outdoor court on the east side of centre will be converted into a sports hall, with two dance studios added on its eastern side. Moreover, the gym, changing room, seating, and reception will remain unchanged.

From the plans, it is evident that the changing room will be added to the southwest side of the centre. Furthermore, a sports shop on the lefts side of the reception, and a cafe on the right side will be added. Another changing room will be added on the southeast side of the sports centre.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all key features of the plans, including the conversion of outdoor courts and the addition of new facilities. You have successfully identified the main trends and made relevant comparisons between the 'now' and 'after' layouts. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation. However, there is a slight inaccuracy in the third paragraph where you state that the gym, changing room, seating, and reception remain unchanged; the plans indicate that the original changing room is replaced or repurposed. Despite this minor oversight, the task is well-addressed with a clear focus on the significant changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Similarly', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas effectively. The progression of information is easy to follow, moving from a general overview to specific details about the west and east sides, and finally to the new additions. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the referencing is generally clear, which helps the reader navigate the description of the spatial changes without confusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing maps and plans, such as 'refurbishment', 'converted', 'undergo', and 'significant changes'. The use of directional language like 'southwest side' and 'eastern side' is precise. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is somewhat standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'added' or 'changed' to show greater flexibility and precision in your descriptive language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar and punctuation is generally good. There are a few minor slips, such as 'on the lefts side' (should be 'left side') and 'on the east side of centre' (missing 'the'). These errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. You have successfully used passive voice constructions, which are appropriate for this type of task, to describe the changes to the facilities.

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