Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-05

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 diagram illustrates the information regarding the floor infrastructure of a public library from twenty years ago to present.

Overall, The outlay of the public library changed dramatically over the period of time. Tables & chairs removed from the centre after the renovation. All the books blocks and other department changed the place and some escape from the library while, adult non- fiction books block and entrance stayed at same place throughout the period of time.

In the past time, 20 years ago, Public library had CDs, videos, games removed from at the left side at the end of library where now children's fiction books & storytelling events took the place with two L shape sofas after 20 years. Its followed by adult fiction books and Reading room (newspapers & Magazines) which replaced by all reference books and computer room respectively. Tables & chairs removed from the centre of library over the time.

Moving further, Lecture room took the place at right end side of the corner of library, where children's book had place in the past .Likewise, A new cafe introduce at right side of entrance at present where enquiry desk used to be in the past. Adult non fiction books replaced by adult fiction books with an information desk and self service centre after the 20 years. On the contrary, Entrance stayed at same place over the period of time.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview of the changes, identifying the main features such as the removal of tables and chairs and the addition of a cafe. However, the description of the layout changes is at times confusing and lacks precision. For instance, stating 'some escape from the library' is unclear, and the spatial descriptions (e.g., 'left side at the end of library') are somewhat imprecise. While the main features are covered, the reporting of specific locations could be more systematic to ensure the reader can easily follow the transformation of the floor plan.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, each focusing on different aspects of the library's transformation. There is a clear overall progression from the introduction to the body paragraphs. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'Its followed by' and 'Moving further'. Additionally, some sentences lack smooth transitions, making the flow feel a bit disjointed. Referencing is generally clear, but the connection between the past and present states could be more fluidly integrated to improve the overall readability.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the library's features and changes. There are some attempts at using specific terminology like 'infrastructure', 'renovation', and 'enquiry desk'. However, there are instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'books blocks' instead of 'book sections' and 'some escape from the library'. The range is sufficient to convey the main points, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('at the left side', 'at right end side'), prepositions, and verb tense consistency ('A new cafe introduce' should be 'was introduced'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some unnecessary capitalisation and spacing issues. These errors do not significantly impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score in this criterion.

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