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 given two maps summarizes the layout of the significant of the central library 20 years ago and its current design.
as a general trend, the library has undergone significant madernization with several areas repurposed to include more facilities for children, technology, and social interaction. the entrance at the bottom center remains in the same position.
twenty years ago, the library was primarly focused on book storage. on the left side, there was a room for newspapers and magazines at the bottom, adult fiction books in the middle, and cd's, videos, computer games at the top. the right side housed an enquiry desk near the entrance, adult non-fiction books in the center, and children's books on the top. in the middle of the building were two large tables with chairs.
today, the layout has changed considerably. the reading room has been converted into a computer room, while the area of the fiction has been moved to the right of the building, replacing the adult non-fiction section. the adult non-fiction books appear to have been removed entirely. the children's section, which was previously in the top-right corner, has been expanded and relocated to top-left, now featuring children's fiction books, a storytelling events area, and two sofas.
furthermore, the top-right area is now a lecture room, the enquiry has been replaced by a cafe at the bottom-right, and new facilities including an information desk and three self-service machines have been added in the center-right. the central tables and chairs have been removed to create more open space.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively summarizes the main features of the library's transformation. You have successfully identified the key changes, such as the repurposing of the reading room and the expansion of the children's area. The overview is clear, and the comparison between the two time periods is well-integrated. You have covered all parts of the task well, providing specific details about the relocation of sections and the addition of new facilities like the cafe and self-service machines. The information is accurate and logically presented, meeting the requirements for a high band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear progression from the general trend to specific details about the past and present layouts. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the past description, and the current changes. Cohesive devices such as 'furthermore', 'while', and 'previously' are used appropriately to link ideas. The flow of information is smooth, and the reader can easily follow the comparison between the two maps. The structure is coherent and supports the overall purpose of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and changes, such as 'repurposed', 'modernization', 'relocated', and 'considerably'. While the vocabulary is sufficient and precise, there are minor issues with capitalization (e.g., 'cd's' should be 'CDs', and sentences should start with capital letters). The use of terminology is generally accurate, and you avoid repetitive phrasing. To reach a higher band, ensure consistent attention to formal conventions and perhaps incorporate more sophisticated collocations related to spatial description.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. However, there are consistent errors in punctuation and capitalization, such as failing to capitalize the first letter of sentences and proper nouns like 'CDs'. There are also minor slips, such as 'the given two maps summarizes' (should be 'summarize') and 'the area of the fiction' (should be 'the fiction area'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical agreement and mechanics would improve your accuracy.
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