Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-22
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 plan demonstrates the university sports centre layout before and after recontruction.
Overall, the plan illustrates that considerable changes are made to the structure of the sports centre. tThe area is increased and new rooms are installed to increase the activities so that many students can visit.
At present, the area covered by the centre is small and has outdoor courts on the east and west sides. Futhermore there is a reception facing the south pole behind which is a 25m pool. In addition, seatings are arranged on the right side of the pool for the spectators and there is also a gym for students and a changing room for the participants.
On the other hand, the plan depicts about various changes made in the sports centre. The reception area, pool, changing room and seatings are present at the same place as were before and the gym is renovated and its area is increased to accomodate more people. The outdoor courts are now included in the sports centre and are utilized in the construction of a dancing studios for girls and boys separately along that is sports hall that is attached to the seating area and court on west is replaced by a leisure pool. In addition, a cafe and a sports shop is installed in front of the reception and both are attached to two additional changing rooms.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the plan, including the key additions and modifications. You successfully identified the expansion of the gym, the addition of the leisure pool, and the new facilities like the cafe and sports shop. However, the description of the outdoor courts is slightly confusing; you mention they are 'included in the sports centre' and then used for dance studios, which is a bit contradictory. To reach a higher band, ensure that the spatial relationships are described with absolute precision. The overview is clear, but the report could benefit from more explicit comparisons between the 'before' and 'after' states to highlight the scale of the transformation more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'At present', 'On the other hand', and 'In addition' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the phrase 'along that is sports hall'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the current layout from the proposed changes. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the flow between sentences is smoother, particularly when describing complex spatial changes.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'reconstruction', 'renovated', 'accommodate', and 'depicts'. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'recontruction' and 'accomodate', and some awkward phrasing like 'facing the south pole' (which is geographically confusing in the context of a floor plan). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on more precise collocations related to architectural changes would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'considerable changes are made' (should be 'have been made'), 'seatings are arranged' (seating is usually uncountable), and 'a cafe and a sports shop is installed' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some missing commas that would help clarify your sentences. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage when describing future plans.
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