Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 below illustrate the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it look now after some significant changes.

Overall,the library has undergone significant changes.several new facilities such as lecture room,cafe,information desk,computer room,childrens fiction books have been added,while some areas,including the reading room and enquiry desk have been removed.

Twenty-years ago,the library had CDs,videos and computer games in the top left corner,while children books were located in the top right corner.Adult fiction books were placed in the left side and adult non-fiction books were placed in the right side.In the center their were tables and chairs for visitors.At the bottom,there was reading room on the left side and enquiry desk on the right side.

Today,the library has changed considerably.The area for computer games,CDs,videos has been replaced by children's fiction books,two sofas and storytelling events.The reading room has become a computer room,while the center tables and chair are removed.The enquiry desk has been converted into cafe.The children books have been replaced by lecture room and an information desk and self-services machines have been added.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully identifies the main features of the library floor plan and makes relevant comparisons between the two time periods. You have clearly highlighted the additions (lecture room, cafe, information desk) and the removals (reading room, enquiry desk). The overview is present and provides a clear summary of the changes. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial descriptions are precise; for instance, mentioning the specific locations of the new facilities relative to the old ones would strengthen the report. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, moving from an introduction to an overview, followed by a description of the past and then the present. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate these sections. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. For example, you rely heavily on 'while' and 'the' to connect ideas. Improving the flow by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the area', 'the center') is always clear would enhance the cohesion of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'undergone significant changes', 'converted', and 'replaced'. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'childrens' (missing apostrophe) and 'their' instead of 'there'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise descriptive language regarding the layout, such as 'situated in the periphery' or 'occupying the central space'. The current vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning clearly but lacks the sophistication required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('The diagram below illustrate', 'how it look now') and missing articles ('there was reading room'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that articles are used correctly before singular countable nouns. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures would also help elevate your score.

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