Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-22

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 how the design of a public library was 20 years ago and how it looks now.

Overall, the library architecture and rooms are almost fully changed. Rooms has been replaced while few new sections are added in the today's library.

Firstly, in the old library there is one main entrance gate. On the right to the entrance enquiry desk is placed where the tickets, book returns, etc. happens. Just above the desk there is adult non-fiction books section. Top right corner has a room for children's books which has one entrance door.

Right in the center of the library chairs and tables are placed, while in the top left corner a room reserved for cds, videos, and computer games. Just below it adult fiction books section, and reading room in the bottom left corner.

In contrast, the new floor plan shows significant changes over that 2 decades. To the right of the main entrance new there is a cafe instead of enquiry desk. on the side of cafe self-service machines are placed and an information desk. Adult fiction books are still there with a space little shrank. Tables and chairs are removed and in top left section children's fiction books are now there, with some sofas and storytelling events.

All reference books are just in front of that room. Bottom left corner has now computer room as it was reading room in older plan.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the library floor plan 20 years ago and comparing them to the current layout. You have successfully highlighted key changes, such as the replacement of the enquiry desk with a cafe and the relocation of the children's section. However, the overview could be more analytical; instead of stating that rooms are 'fully changed', you could briefly mention the shift from a quiet study-focused space to a more modern, multi-functional facility. The reporting is generally accurate, though some details, such as the specific placement of reference books, could be described with more precision to better guide the reader through the visual data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, moving from a general overview to a detailed description of the past, followed by a comparison with the present. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate these time periods. You use some cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'In contrast', and 'Just below it' to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by slightly mechanical transitions and some awkward phrasing, such as 'on the side of cafe'. To reach a higher band, ensure that your referencing is consistently clear and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'architecture', 'floor plan', and 'self-service machines' appropriately. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'tickets... happens' and 'space little shrank', which sound slightly unnatural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations related to spatial descriptions and avoid informal phrasing. The spelling is generally accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('Rooms has been replaced', 'tables and chairs are removed') and missing articles ('on the side of cafe'). Some sentences are slightly disjointed, which affects the overall fluency. To improve, pay closer attention to pluralization and article usage. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while ensuring they remain error-free will help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.

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