Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-18
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 given diagram illustrates the floor plan of a public library, how it looked 20 years ago and how it looks now. At a glance, there is more amenities in today's library than it was in previous one.
Overall, they removed many things like reading room and adult non fiction books and some sections was completely changed its location in library.
The section of computer games, videos and CDs is changed to storytelling event room which also includes two sofa's and children's fiction books. The children's books area is converted into lecture room. Tables and chairs are removed from the library. The section of adult fiction books is changed to all reference books. Adult non-fiction books converted to adult fiction books which includes information desk and self-service machines.
The reading room that includes newspaper and magazines is changed into computer room. The enquiry section which ones had tickets and book returns desk is converted into cafe'.
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 conversion of the storytelling area and the addition of the cafe. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the shift from a traditional reading space to a more digital and service-oriented environment. While the task is addressed, the description of the changes is occasionally repetitive and lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. The report would benefit from a more structured comparison between the two time periods rather than simply listing changes in each section.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between the second and third paragraphs is abrupt. There is a lack of variety in linking words, and some sentences feel disjointed. While the overall progression is logical, the lack of sophisticated referencing and varied transition signals prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Improving the flow between sentences would significantly enhance the clarity of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the reader to understand the changes described. However, there is a lack of variety and precision. Phrases like 'removed many things' and 'some sections was completely changed' are quite basic. There are also minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'there is more amenities' (should be 'there are more amenities') and 'enquiry section which ones had' (should be 'which once had'). To improve, you should aim to use more precise verbs like 'relocated', 'transformed', or 'replaced' instead of repeating 'changed' or 'converted'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('there is more amenities', 'some sections was'), incorrect pluralisation ('two sofa's'), and missing articles ('in library'). Additionally, the sentence 'The enquiry section which ones had tickets and book returns desk is converted into cafe'' contains errors in relative pronouns and article usage. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to limit the score in this criterion.
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