Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-20

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 provided maps demonstrates the floor plan of a central library, how it looked before 20 years ago and now.

Overall, there are significant changes in the public library. Computer games, children's books, enquiry books, and the reading room have been replaced by children's fiction books, a lecture room, a cafe, and a computer room. In addition, tables and chairs have been removed from the middle area.

In the center, the old tables and chairs were removed to create large, open entrance. To the west side of the main entrance, the previous enquiry desk was replaced by a cafe. Furthermore, reading room for newspapers on the east side was transformed into a new computer room.

Considerable changes also in the book section. The adult fiction books on the left were replaced with reference books. At the back left, the CD, videos, and games room expanded into a children's fiction area with comfortable sofa and a storytelling events. On the opposite side, the adult non-fiction areas renovated by an imnformation desk with new self-service machines. Finally, the old children's room was turned into a lecture room.

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 major structural changes, such as the removal of tables and the introduction of new facilities like the cafe and lecture room. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation. To reach a higher band, ensure that all details are accurate; for instance, you mentioned the adult fiction section was replaced by reference books, but the diagram shows a shift in the location of adult fiction. Overall, the task is well-addressed with a clear focus on the key changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information by location (center, west, east, and back). The use of cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'On the opposite side' helps guide the reader through the changes effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different areas of the library. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner that is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'transformed', 'renovated', and 'expanded'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'enquiry books' (likely referring to an enquiry desk) and 'imnformation desk' (spelling error). Additionally, 'The provided maps demonstrates' contains a subject-verb agreement error. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise collocations or less common synonyms would enhance the sophistication of your writing. The errors present do not impede communication, but they do limit the score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical slips throughout the text. For example, 'The provided maps demonstrates' should be 'The provided maps demonstrate', and 'Considerable changes also in the book section' is a sentence fragment missing a verb. There are also issues with article usage, such as 'create large, open entrance' (should be 'a large, open entrance'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the content, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will improve your accuracy.

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