Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-22

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The table illustrates the total number of visitors to ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after its infrastructural changes, while the pie charts indicate the outcomes of surveys of visitor satisfaction, during the same two periods.

Overall, the figure for total number of visitors to ashdown Museum had increased after refurbishment of the museum. However, the results of visitor satisfaction surged after refurbishment and dissatisfaction of visitors decreased over the same period.

Before refurbishment of the museum, the percentage accounted for very dissatisfied visitors was 10% and for dissatisfied 40%. Additionaly, 30% of visitors were satisfied with the museum and 15% represented very satisfied

visitors.

Regrading museum after refurbishmnet, the percentage of very dissatisfied (5%) and dissatisfied (15%) visitors decreased dramatically. Similarly, the figure for satisfied (40%) and very satisfied (35) visitors experienced an impressive relly after refurbishment. Finally, the proportion of no response visitors remained unchange before and after refurbishment at approximately 5%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by summarising both the table showing visitor numbers and the charts illustrating visitor satisfaction. An appropriate overview is provided, highlighting the main trends: an increase in total visitor numbers and a marked improvement in visitor satisfaction following the refurbishment. Key data points are accurately cited, such as the rise in total visitors from 74,000 to 92,000 and the shifts in satisfaction percentages. The information is well-selected and directly grounded in the visual data, fulfilling all core requirements for Task Achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response exhibits clear logical organization and progression throughout. Information is grouped sensibly, with an introductory paragraph, an overall summary, and two body paragraphs detailing the survey results before and after the refurbishment. Cohesive devices such as 'while', 'overall', 'however', and 'finally' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and referencing is mostly clear, though occasional minor cohesion faults appear.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suited to Task 1, attempting less common items such as 'infrastructural changes', 'surged', and 'proportion'. However, there are some noticeable vocabulary and spelling errors, such as 'ashdown' (uncapitalized), 'Additionaly', 'Regrading', 'refurbishmnet', and 'unchange'. Furthermore, phrases like 'experienced an impressive relly' contain minor errors in collocation and spelling ('rally'). Despite these slips, communication is not impeded, and the lexical range is sufficient.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating subordinate clauses effectively (e.g., 'while the pie charts indicate...'). There are several grammatical and mechanical errors, including missing capitalisation on proper nouns ('ashdown Museum'), punctuation oversights, and occasional awkward phrasing such as 'the percentage accounted for very dissatisfied visitors'. Nevertheless, the majority of simple sentences are accurate, and errors rarely impede communication.

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