Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-19

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 6.5)

The given plans illustrate the changes in the infrastructure of the public park from a year when it opened in 1920 and today.

Overall, the Grange Park has experienced significant modernization. Various new structures have been introduced including a children's play area and a cafe. In addition, several former areas have undergone massive enhancement especially the central, left and right spaces. However, entrances remain intact.

In 1920, the park was designed in a very simple layout. The fountain was present at the center while the western boundary was equipped with rose gardens and seating areas. Additionally, a pond for water plants was situated at the north-eastern edge of the park. A stage for musicians was located at the left side of the fountain.

At present, the park has observed the major advancements in its layout. The original pond for plants and a rose garden have been replaced with a children's play area and a cafe, while a water feature has been introduced in place of a glasshouse adjacent to the southern wall. Furthermore, the central space has experienced major changes and the fountain was replaced with a central rose garden enclosed by seats. Former stage is enhanced into an amphitheatre for concerts. However, the main entrances are retained their locations.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all key features of the two maps, providing a clear overview of the modernization of Grange Park between 1920 and the present day. The student accurately highlights major developments, such as the replacement of the fountain with a central rose garden, the introduction of a children's play area, a cafe, an amphitheatre, and a water feature. Key comparisons are made effectively between the two periods, and locations are correctly specified using directional language. The overview is clear and well-integrated, fulfilling all requirements of Task Achievement at a high level.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The text is logically organized into four paragraphs, moving from an introductory overview to specific details of the park in 1920 and present-day modifications. Cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'However', 'Additionally', and 'At present' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the comparisons. Paragraphing is logical and functional, contributing to a clear progression of ideas throughout the response. Referencing is generally clear, though occasional transitional phrasing could be smoother to achieve a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate and appropriate for describing map changes, featuring terms such as 'infrastructure', 'modernization', 'amphitheatre', and 'enhancement'. The student successfully attempts less common lexical items and demonstrates an understanding of spatial vocabulary. However, there are minor awkward collocations or phrasing choices, such as 'from a year when it opened' and 'observed the major advancements', which keep the lexical score at a solid Band 6.5. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student displays a reasonable mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating passive voice constructions such as 'have been replaced' and 'was located' which are well-suited for academic task 1 writing. While many sentences are grammatically accurate, there are occasional minor errors in article usage and prepositions, such as 'Former stage is enhanced' (missing article). Nevertheless, these errors do not impede communication, and overall grammatical control is good.

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