Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-07-27

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)

The picture show about the library 20 years ago and how it is now.

In the old library, there is many section for books. Like adult fiction books and adult non-fiction books. Also there is CDs, videos and computer games in the corner. Children's books is also have own place. In the middle of the library have tables and chairs for people to sit. Near the entrance there is enquiry desk for tickets and book return.

But now the library is change a lot. The CDs and videos place is not there anymore, now it become storytelling events place with sofa. The reading room also disappear. Now there is lecture room instead. The enquiry desk change to information desk and near it have self-service machines.

In conclusion, the library was more about books before but now it have more modern things and activities for people who are approximately younger rather than older ones.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the floor plan, identifying key changes such as the removal of CDs/videos and the addition of a lecture room. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. The description is somewhat list-like, focusing on individual items rather than synthesizing the information to highlight the overall transformation of the library space. To improve, you should include a clear introductory overview that summarizes the main shift in the library's layout and purpose.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the past to the present. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and mechanical. Phrases like 'In the old library' and 'But now' are used, but there is a lack of more sophisticated linking words to connect ideas within sentences. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'Children's books is also have own place,' where the connection to the previous information is slightly disjointed. Improving the variety of transition signals would enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You rely on simple descriptors like 'change a lot' and 'have own place.' There is an attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'enquiry desk,' 'self-service machines,' 'lecture room'), but the range is limited. Some word choices are imprecise, such as 'the library is change a lot' (should be 'has changed') and 'the library was more about books' (which is informal). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to spatial changes, such as 'replaced,' 'converted,' or 'relocated.'

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage. For example, 'there is many section' should be 'there are many sections,' and 'Children's books is also have' is grammatically incorrect. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar structures impact the overall quality of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of plural forms would significantly improve your accuracy.

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