Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-10
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 diagram illustrates the information of Central Library, the undergone changes and development had been done in the past, 20 Years before Until Today. It has been manifested that various development had been done throughout the Library.
To commence with, Since early 20 year the CDs, videos, computer games were situated on north-west corner of the map, Adult fiction books just below it. Whereas, in present these facilities has been replaced by Storytelling events as well as room has been also enlarged with Children's fiction books and two sofa. Interestingly, on the south-west side there was a Reading room of newspapers and magazines, just above there was All reference books in today's era.
Furthermore, in the past Structure of central library in the middle of the map there was Tables and chairs. Surprisingly, this facility is completely removed in present scenario. Remaining Children's books, Adult non-fiction books, and enquiry desk for tickets, book returns and many more were substituted by Lecture room, Adult fiction books, information desk, self-service machines along with Cafe which is just below.
Overall, it is clear that there has been lot more changes has been done to Central library throughout the years, till today.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the floor plan changes, such as the replacement of the reading room and the addition of the cafe and lecture room. However, the description is occasionally confusing, particularly when describing the location of items (e.g., 'just below it' or 'just above there'). The overview is somewhat repetitive and lacks a clear summary of the most significant structural changes, such as the complete removal of the central seating area. While the task is addressed, the lack of precision in reporting the spatial changes limits the clarity of the report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the description. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or awkward, such as 'To commence with' and 'in today's era'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track which specific area of the library is being discussed. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed, and the logical progression could be improved by grouping the changes more effectively by area or function rather than jumping between different parts of the map.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'picture diagram', 'manifested', and 'in today's era'. The repetition of basic verbs like 'done' and 'removed' limits the range. While the student successfully identifies the library features, the lack of variety in descriptive language and the occasional misuse of collocations prevent a higher score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('various development had been done', 'there has been lot more changes has been done') and incorrect tense usage ('Since early 20 year'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence construction is often clunky. The errors are noticeable and occur throughout the text, though they do not completely prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning.
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