Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-17
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 two plans demonstrate the layout of a current university sport center and proposed changes following its refurbishment. Overall, the sport center is planned to become larger and will provides wider facilities. The pool is still in center, the two outdoor courts will be removed and replayed by other indoor facilities like leisure pool, two dance studios, sports hall, cafe and sports shop.
At present, its an ordinary sports center. The reception is located near the main entrance directly the south. The 25 meters swimming pool in the center, and the gym occupies the northern side. The west side covers the changing room and the seating area is located on the east. Additionally , both outdoor courts are located outside of the buildings.
According to the future plans, building will be extended on both the sides and outdoor courts will disappear. The 25 meters pool, gym , changing room , seating and reception remain same and their surroundings will ne modified. Leisure pool located on western side , along with a new changing room and sports shop is on the southwest.
On eastern , Sports hall is constructed next to the seating area. Two dancing studios covers far east corner. While cafe and another new changing room located on the south east part. Therefore, redevelopment completely change the ordinary sports center in to the lux sports complex.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses the main features of both plans, noting the core elements that remain unchanged (such as the 25m pool, gym, seating, and reception) and the significant expansion into areas previously occupied by outdoor courts. Key transformations—like the addition of the leisure pool, sports hall, dance studios, and café—are properly reported and contrasted against the present layout. An overview is provided in the introductory and concluding paragraphs, capturing the general trend of the sports centre becoming larger and more comprehensively equipped. While some minor details could be slightly more integrated, the task is fully addressed, earning a solid Band 7.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is structured into four paragraphs, moving logically from an introduction and overview to a description of the present layout, the future layout, and a concluding summary. Cohesive devices are used to signal transitions (e.g., 'At present', 'According to the future plans', 'On eastern'). However, referencing is occasionally awkward or missing articles cause slight disruptions in flow, such as 'On eastern , Sports hall is constructed'. Paragraphing is appropriate, and overall logical progression is maintained throughout, corresponding well to the requirements of Band 6.5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing maps and spatial changes, utilizing terms such as 'layout', 'refurbishment', 'redevelopment', and 'constructed'. Less common items are attempted, though with some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation (e.g., 'provides wider facilities' instead of 'provides a wider range of facilities', 'replayed' instead of 'replaced', and 'lux sports complex'). Spelling is generally accurate, but minor lexical slips prevent the score from reaching higher bands. This performance firmly aligns with Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The two plans demonstrate the layout of a current university sport center and proposed changes following its refurbishment.' There are several grammatical errors and omissions, particularly missing articles ('in center' instead of 'in the centre', 'building will be extended', 'On eastern') and subject-verb agreement issues ('the sport center... provides'). While these errors do not impede overall communication, they occur with enough frequency to prevent a higher band, placing the grammar score at 6.0.
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