Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-30

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 and chart illustrates the total number of visitors to Ashdown museum, before its refurbishment and after the refurbishment, it also depicts the results of survey of visitors asking their satisfaction level during their visit, comparing the same with two periods.

Overall, after the refurbishment, a larger group of people were satisfied as compared to before. While visitors with no response were of same percentage both the time (5%).

Initially, the visitors to Ashdown museum before refurbishment were 74,000 but after its refurbishment visitors increased to 92,000. 40% of people were dissatisfied before, and it reduced by 25% after the refurbishment. 10% of people were very dissatisfied with the museum and it also reduced by 5%.

However, total 45% individuals were satisfied before, out of which 30% were very satisfied while other 15% were just satisfied. After the museum refurbished, the numbers increased to 75% satisfaction. 40% visitors were satisfied by the museum and 35% were very satisfied by it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The student covers all parts of the task well, providing data on visitor numbers (74,000 to 92,000) and reporting the survey results for satisfaction levels across both periods. An overview is present at the beginning of the second paragraph, noting the overall increase in satisfaction and the constant no-response rate. However, there are some mathematical inaccuracies in describing the changes; for instance, the student states that dissatisfaction 'reduced by 25% after the refurbishment' (whereas it dropped from 40% to 15%, an absolute drop of 25 percentage points, which could be misconstrued as a relative drop or sloppy phrasing). Overall, key features are highlighted and compared adequately, placing it securely in the Band 6.5 to 7 range.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response is arranged logically with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to visitor numbers and survey results. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Initially', and 'However' are used to structure the text, though transitions can feel slightly mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate ideas. Referencing is generally clear, though minor improvements in linking clauses would enhance the natural flow of the report. The progression of information is reasonably clear throughout, supporting a solid Band 6.5 performance.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms like 'refurbishment', 'satisfaction level', and 'dissatisfied'. There are some awkward phrasings or word choices, such as 'visitors with no response were of same percentage both the time' and 'the museum refurbished' (instead of 'was refurbished'). Less common lexical items are attempted with mixed success. Spelling is generally accurate, but vocabulary choice lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands, placing this comfortably at Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and contrastive connectors ('While visitors with...'). There are several grammatical errors and awkward structures, such as 'The table and chart illustrates' (subject-verb agreement error with plural compound subject), missing articles ('survey of visitors'), and punctuation slips. Although these errors do not impede overall communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent the score from reaching Band 6.5 or higher.

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