Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.

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

Central Library 20 years ago

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Today central library is totally different from the 20 years old library the area of both libraries are same the entrance is same. the computer lab room is now changed into story telling room where fiction books for children are present .there are also two sofa present for sitting . the right top corner room is changed with lecture room.

tables and chairs are removed from the hall. reading room is changed into computer room and the reception ( Enquiry desk ) is changed into a tuck shop.

The adult fiction books were removed and All reference books placed at that place the area between the top right corner room and the enquiry desk was changed into the main three parts first is adult fiction books the second is information desk and the last and third is self-service machines.

so according to the graph the central library today is much better than the central library of 20 years ago .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the floor plan changes, such as the conversion of the reading room and the addition of new facilities. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes, which is a requirement for Task 1. The description is somewhat fragmented and relies on listing changes rather than synthesizing the information into a cohesive report. Furthermore, the inclusion of a personal opinion ('the central library today is much better') is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1, which requires an objective summary of the data provided. To improve, focus on grouping related information and providing a clear, objective overview in the introduction.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes the text difficult to follow. Ideas are presented in a list-like fashion without effective use of cohesive devices to link sentences or sections. While there is a basic attempt to sequence the information, the lack of transition words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'conversely', 'in contrast') makes the progression of ideas feel mechanical and disjointed. The use of referencing is also weak, as it is often unclear which part of the library is being referred to. To improve, organize the response into distinct paragraphs—one for the introduction/overview and one or two for the body—and use a wider variety of linking words.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'changed' and 'removed'. There is little attempt to use more precise or academic vocabulary to describe spatial changes or library features. Some phrasing is awkward, such as 'the area of both libraries are same' and 'the right top corner room is changed with lecture room'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the reliance on simple, repetitive structures prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Incorporating more descriptive terminology related to floor plans and facility upgrades would significantly enhance the quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response consists mostly of simple sentences with frequent punctuation errors, such as missing capital letters at the start of sentences and inconsistent spacing. There are several grammatical inaccuracies, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'the area of both libraries are same') and incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'changed with lecture room' instead of 'changed into a lecture room'). Complex sentence structures are absent, and the overall control of grammar is inconsistent. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, and practice using more complex structures like relative clauses or passive voice.

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