Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-27
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 diagram illustrates the transformation of public library over the course of two decades.
Overall, the library has undergoes significant changes, and incorporate modern technologies.
Upon entering, the central area, previously occupied by seating, now function as open passage. To the left of the entrance, the former reading room transform into computer room. On the right side, the enquiry desk has been replaced by coffee shop.
Continuing past to the coffee shop, the adult non-fiction books area has been converted into information desk, and self-service machines has been installed. To the left of this area, the space that used to contain adult books now replaced by all reference books. The adult fiction books section has been relocated, and share a space with information desk.
Walking up to the end of the passage, on the left is a spacious room allocated for storytelling events, accompanied by sofas. This particular space previously used for computer games. On the right side, a lecture room has replaced the former location of children's books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all key changes in the library floor plan, effectively comparing the past and present layouts. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the conversion of the reading room into a computer room and the addition of a coffee shop. The overview provides a clear summary of the transformation. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are fully developed; for instance, you mention the adult fiction books section has been relocated but do not specify where it was previously located. Overall, the information is accurate and addresses the prompt well.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized, moving systematically through the library from the entrance to the back. Paragraphing is used to separate the introduction and overview from the detailed body descriptions. You use some cohesive devices like 'To the left' and 'On the right side' to guide the reader. However, the transition between sentences can occasionally feel a bit mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the progression between the different areas of the library feels more fluid rather than just a list of locations.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'transformation', 'relocated', 'allocated', and 'converted'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'open passage' instead of 'open space' or 'walkway'. Additionally, there are some missing articles (e.g., 'the public library', 'a coffee shop'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on more precise collocations for spatial descriptions would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and verb tense consistency. For example, you wrote 'the library has undergoes' (should be 'undergone') and 'the former reading room transform' (should be 'transformed'). Additionally, 'self-service machines has been installed' should be 'have been installed'. These errors occur throughout the text. To improve, pay closer attention to tense consistency when describing past versus present states and ensure that subjects and verbs agree in number.
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