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 given two maps outline the current and previous 20 years ago floor plan of central library.

Overall, the most striving change in construction is related to technology. The area occupied is same in size. There are several additions to counter such as information desk, cafe, computer room, self-service machines, all references books and variety of sitting area from learners.

Initially, the outlook of previous map is quite decent. On the entrance, there are two specialised counters ; on the left hand there is reading room where individuals can read newspapers and magazines with ease. While, on the right hand, there is enquiry desk where borrow books are returned. Additionally, one can easily purchase tickets for library from there. On the centre, there are plenty of tables and chairs for pupils. Just behind the sitting area, there is availability of adults fiction books and on the opposite side, adult non-fiction book is also accessible. CDs, videos, computer games are situated on the top of the map, on the left hand. Whereas, children books space is located on the right hand.

The current structure of library has become modern and advance .With technological advancement, there is improvements in its construction. The cafe is launched. It is just near the entrance gate ; on the right hand. Opposite to it, there is a computer room. The tables and chairs that were placed in between are removed, it serves a spacious area for visitors. Information desk, adults fiction novel and self-service machines are situated at one placed just above the cafe. On the other hand, there is area specially for various references books. There are two fiction area one for children and another for adults. Children's fiction books are just above the reference area where new sofas are placed and storing telling event also occurred here. On the opposite side of story telling event there is lecture room.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers the main features of the floor plan changes well. You successfully identified the key additions (cafe, computer room, lecture room) and the removal of the central seating area. However, the overview is slightly weak; while you mention technology, it could be more precise. The description of the layout is generally clear, but some details are slightly inaccurate or confusing, such as the location of the 'information desk' and 'self-service machines' which are described as being 'just above the cafe' without clear spatial context. To improve, ensure your overview highlights the most significant structural shifts rather than just listing additions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs representing the two time periods. You use some cohesive devices like 'Initially', 'Whereas', and 'On the other hand' to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. For example, 'On the centre' and 'at one placed' are unnatural. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the past and present, which helps the reader follow the comparison. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'it', 'there') is always clear.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the floor plan, using terms like 'specialised counters', 'technological advancement', and 'spacious area'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'most striving change' (likely meant 'striking'), 'outlook of previous map', and 'storing telling event' (meant 'storytelling'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do show a lack of precision. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise spatial descriptors would improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the library', 'the entrance'), prepositions ('on the centre' instead of 'in the centre'), and subject-verb agreement ('there is improvements'). Some sentences are also slightly fragmented or poorly constructed, such as 'The tables and chairs that were placed in between are removed, it serves a spacious area'. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your use of articles would significantly enhance the quality of your writing.

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