Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-21

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 7.0)

The provided maps demonstrate 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 Computer games, children's books, enquiry books, and the reading room have been replaced by children's fiction books, a lecture room, a cafe, and a computer room.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 a large, open entrance. To the west side of the main entrance, the previous enquiry desk was replaced by a cafe. Furthermore, the 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 sofas and storytelling events. On the opposite side, the adult non-fiction areas were renovated by an information 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 7.0

The response effectively identifies the main features of the library's transformation. You have successfully highlighted the key changes, such as the removal of tables and chairs, the addition of a cafe, and the repurposing of various rooms. The overview provides a clear summary of the overall trends. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are precise; for instance, when mentioning the 'adult fiction books on the left were replaced with reference books', ensure the spatial orientation is consistently clear. The report is well-structured and covers all significant developments shown in the diagrams, meeting the requirements for a comprehensive summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information thematically. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'On the opposite side' helps guide the reader through the changes. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the central area changes from the specific section renovations. The progression of ideas is smooth, and referencing is generally clear. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in some places.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'transformed', 'renovated', 'repurposed', and 'expanded'. There is an awareness of collocation, such as 'self-service machines' and 'storytelling events'. While the vocabulary is accurate and appropriate for the task, it lacks the sophisticated, less common lexical items that would elevate the response to a higher band. The word choice is precise enough to convey the information clearly without any ambiguity or errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally controlled. There are minor issues, such as the phrasing 'how it looked before 20 years ago', which is slightly unnatural (better: 'how it looked 20 years ago'). Additionally, 'Considerable changes also in the book section' is a sentence fragment missing a verb. Despite these occasional slips, the grammatical control is strong, and the errors do not impede the reader's understanding of the floor plan changes.

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