Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-19

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 map diagram illustrates floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and now.

Overall, the floor has been changed dramatically over 20 years. The floor has been modernised and updated based on people's needs and technology.

First of all, the old floor plan was mainly divided into several sections, including; children's books, adult fiction books, adult non-fiction books, and games room. It also had tables and chairs in the centre of the floor, the floor plan looks more organised and all important sections are in different sides of the building.

While the new floor plan for the central library has been changed significantly, but one of the major changes is removing tables and chairs from the middle of the old plan, which can be seen upon entering the library. Furthermore, a very important part for a modern library has been added like computer room, as most students and book-readers often prefer having soft copies of books.

A cafe has been added to the updated floor plan, which is quite accessible for everyone in the library. To add more, the storytelling room also looks nice and it is great for children to relax. Overall, It looks modern and divided into various sections for different categories of visitors l for children, to adults, and to a lecture room for students.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the floor plan changes, such as the removal of tables and the addition of a cafe and computer room. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, you mention that the library was 'divided into several sections' but do not provide enough specific detail regarding the spatial layout changes, such as the relocation of the children's area or the transformation of the adult fiction/non-fiction sections. To reach a higher band, ensure you provide a more comprehensive comparison of the specific locations of rooms rather than just listing additions. The overview is present but could be more analytical regarding the overall shift in the library's purpose.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices like 'First of all', 'While', and 'Furthermore'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly inaccurate, such as the redundant 'While... but' construction in the third paragraph. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear; for example, 'the floor plan looks more organised' is a subjective observation that lacks a clear link to the visual evidence provided. Improving the variety and precision of your linking words would enhance the flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'modernised', 'accessible', and 'significantly'. However, there are some instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'book-readers' (which is not standard) and 'soft copies of books' (which is informal). The vocabulary is generally sufficient to convey your meaning, but it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and avoiding informal or redundant expressions.

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 'illustrates floor plan' (missing article), 'including; children's books' (incorrect punctuation), and 'added like computer room' (missing article and preposition). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on article usage and correct punctuation would greatly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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