Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The Map chart shows the comparison of Grange park between the year 1920 till today.

Overall, the park has been changed a lot expect the entrances that is still there. New underground Car parking entrance is made at South east corner.

At first glance, in 1920 there was fountain in heart of the park but it has been demolished. And, in place of that rose garden is developed with some seats around it. Moreover, stage of musicians is replaced by Amphitheatre for concerts. Along with it two seating area is seen on east and west side of theatre.

Additionally, new cafe is seen near the north entrance which was replaced by rose garden. New water feature is added by removing glasshouse. Furthermore, in 1920 at the north east corner there was a pond for water plants but later children's play area is constructed on the same placed. AT last, Arnold Avenue stay same.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the park in 1920 and today, identifying key changes such as the removal of the fountain and glasshouse and the addition of the amphitheatre and cafe. However, the overview is slightly weak; while it mentions the park has changed, it lacks a clear summary of the most significant transformations. Some details are slightly inaccurate, such as stating the cafe replaced the rose garden, when the map shows the rose garden replaced the fountain. The response addresses the prompt effectively but would benefit from more precise reporting of spatial relationships and a more comprehensive overview.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, moving from an overview to specific changes. Cohesive devices such as 'At first glance', 'Moreover', and 'Additionally' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some referencing is unclear, such as the phrase 'on the same placed' which is grammatically awkward and disrupts the cohesion. Paragraphing is used sufficiently, but the transition between the description of the central area and the peripheral features could be smoother to improve the overall progression of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'demolished', 'amphitheatre', and 'constructed'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'Map chart' (redundant), 'in heart of' (missing article), and 'on the same placed' (incorrect form). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptive verbs. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to spatial changes, such as 'transformed', 'converted', or 'relocated', and ensure articles and prepositions are used accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including missing articles ('there was fountain', 'near the north entrance'), subject-verb agreement issues ('entrances that is still there', 'two seating area is seen'), and awkward phrasing ('Arnold Avenue stay same'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the consistent use of articles, as well as refining the use of passive voice, which is essential for describing map changes.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.