Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-07

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 plan shows the current layout of a university's sports centre and the proposed changes that will be made following its redevelopment.

Overall, the area is expected to go under significant redevelopment with several new facilities being introduced. The most notable changes will be the expansion of the sports centre over the outdoor courts while some existing features will be changed.

At present, majority of the area is predominantly occupied by outdoor courts on the east and west sides. There is an entrance at the base which follows to a 25m pool with seating, gym and a changing room on its east, north and west side respectively.

Following the redevelopment, the outdoor court on the left of the pool will be replaced by a leisure pool along with its own changing room. Furthermore, a cafe and sports shop will be constructed near the reception area while the existing gym will be expanded towards the east side. The outdoor court on the east side will also be converted into a sports hall with dance studio to its right and a changing room adjacent to the cafe.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the sports centre redevelopment. You provided a clear overview and effectively compared the current layout with the proposed changes. The inclusion of specific details, such as the conversion of the outdoor courts into a leisure pool and a sports hall, demonstrates a good grasp of the visual information. To reach a higher band, ensure you consistently use precise directional language; for instance, clarifying the exact location of the new dance studio in relation to the sports hall would further enhance the clarity of your report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that transition well from the current state to the future plans. You used cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore' and 'Following the redevelopment' to guide the reader through the changes. The paragraphing is appropriate, separating the current layout from the proposed modifications. To improve, ensure that referencing is always precise; for example, 'at the base' is slightly vague, and using more specific spatial markers would improve the flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'redevelopment', 'constructed', 'converted', and 'occupied'. The language is generally accurate and appropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. There are no significant spelling errors, and the vocabulary choice is precise enough to convey the intended meaning clearly. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate a wider variety of collocations related to spatial descriptions, such as 'situated in the northern sector' or 'undergoing a transformation'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

Your writing displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over tense usage—shifting from the present for the current layout to the future passive for the redevelopment—is accurate. There is a minor grammatical slip in the phrase 'At present, majority of the area', which should be 'the majority of the area'. However, these minor errors do not impede communication. Continuing to use a variety of complex structures will help you maintain a high level of grammatical accuracy.

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