Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-07-31

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 7.0)

The layout of a public library two decades ago and in present time had been demonstrated by pictorial illustration.

Overall, it is evident that the library has revamped completely in both the plans. Public library has been modernized with the facilities like computer room and self-service machines.

To commence with, there were two tables and sets of chairs as we entered the library which is removed now. Reading room which consists various newspapers and magazines is now transformed to the computer room. Additionally, there was dedicated section of entertainment and games for children which is now converted into a place for story telling events and there are two sofas to sit and enjoy them. It also consists of children's fiction books.

Furthermore, there was a separate room for children's book which is now a lecture room. There was a adult non-fiction books rack which is now converted to fiction books with service of self-service machines and a information desk. Moreover, the enquiry desk is converted into a cafe for relaxing and enjoyment purposes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers the main features of the library floor plan and makes relevant comparisons between the two time periods. You have identified the key changes, such as the conversion of the reading room to a computer room and the addition of a cafe. However, the overview is slightly generic; it would be more effective to highlight the most significant structural changes rather than just stating it has been 'revamped'. While all parts of the task are addressed, the description of the layout could be more precise in terms of spatial orientation (e.g., mentioning north, south, or central positions) to better guide the reader through the changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs detailing the changes. You use cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear—for instance, 'which is removed now' lacks a clear antecedent. The progression of information is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by varying the structure of your cohesive links to make the text feel more natural and less like a list of changes.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'revamped', 'modernized', and 'converted'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'in present time' (should be 'at present' or 'currently') and 'with the facilities like' (should be 'such as'). While you successfully describe the changes, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise synonyms for spatial changes and library-specific terminology to avoid relying on basic verbs like 'is' or 'was'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and articles. For example, 'had been demonstrated' is an incorrect tense for describing a static diagram; 'is demonstrated' would be more appropriate. You also have issues with subject-verb agreement and missing articles, such as 'there was a adult non-fiction books rack' (should be 'an adult') and 'a information desk' (should be 'an information desk'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score.

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