Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-25
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 picture represents the current as well as proposed layout of the sports centre of a particular university.
In general, the swimming pool and reception area has remained unchanged whereas there are major changes to the outdoor courts and also the spaces have been utilized for other facilities, such as changing rooms.
Moving into details, the size of the pool has remained same in future plans despite that a new leisure pool will be constructed replacing the outdoor courts of western side. In addition to that eastern outdoor spaces has been reallocated for sports hall along side two dance studios in new design. Likewise, gym area has been enlarged in comparison to older version.
Apart from that, left and right side space from the entrance has been assigned for sports shop and cafe respectively. Moreover, in contrast to vacant space in the east and west bottom corner, two changing rooms will be constructed there. Beside these, changing room as well as seating area across swimming will remain as it was in rennovation.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5
The student has successfully covered all key features of the university sports centre maps, providing a clear and comprehensive summary of the changes between the present and future layouts. The overview in the second paragraph highlights the main structural transformations, such as the retention of the swimming pool and reception alongside the redevelopment of the outdoor courts into various new facilities like the sports hall, dance studios, and leisure pool. Comparisons are made effectively throughout the text, noting expansions and replacements accurately in relation to the provided diagrams. All parts of the task are adequately addressed, and the information selected is entirely grounded in the visual data. The response meets the criteria for a solid Band 7 performance under this heading.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The essay displays a clear logical organization and progression throughout. It opens with an introductory paraphrase of the task, follows with a concise overview paragraph, and then delves into specific details in the subsequent body text. Cohesive devices such as 'In general', 'Moving into details', 'In addition to that', and 'Likewise' are used effectively to guide the reader through the spatial transformations. Paragraphing is handled appropriately, dividing the general summary from specific locational details. Although referencing is occasionally slightly repetitive, the overall progression is logical and clear, justifying a Band 7 score.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task 1 response, employing terms such as 'reproposed layout', 'reallocated', 'enlarged', and 'renovation'. Less common vocabulary is attempted with reasonable success, though there are occasional word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'eastern outdoor spaces has been reallocated' (subject-verb agreement error aside) and 'across swimming' instead of 'across the swimming pool'. Spelling is generally accurate, and vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended spatial comparisons and descriptions clearly, placing the response firmly at Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating passive voice constructions like 'will be constructed' and subordinate clauses effectively. However, several grammatical errors persist throughout the text, including minor issues with articles ('the western side', 'eastern outdoor spaces'), prepositions ('along side' instead of 'alongside'), and subject-verb agreement ('spaces has been utilized'). While these errors do not impede overall communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent the score from reaching the Band 7 threshold, making Band 6.0 an accurate reflection of grammatical control.
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