Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-29

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 two provided diagram illustrates the floor plan of Central library from 20 years ago and how it looks now.

Overall, we can observe a dramatic change in the library as compared to 20 years ago as table and chairs have been completely removed and all the rooms have been reorganized as well.

The room containing children's books at the top right corner have been converted into a lecture room. The enquiry desk just at the right of entrance have been converted into a cafe and space which contained adult non-fiction books have been replaced by adult fiction books and information desk as well as self-service machines have been placed alongside it.

The reading room which included newspaper and magazines at the left side of the entrance have been converted to a computer room. The room having CDs, videos and computer games at the top right have been completely remodeled into a storytelling room containing children's fiction books as well as sofas for sitting. The space which contained adult fiction books had been converted into a space containing all reference books.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all key changes between the two floor plans. You successfully identified the main transformations, such as the conversion of the enquiry desk into a cafe and the reading room into a computer room. However, the overview is slightly limited; while you mention a 'dramatic change', you could improve by specifically highlighting the shift from a space focused on physical media to one emphasizing digital access and social learning areas. The description of the layout is generally accurate, though ensure you clearly distinguish between the two time periods to avoid ambiguity. Overall, the task is addressed well with sufficient detail.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group changes by location or function. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different areas of the library. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'The room containing...' and 'The space which contained...', which help guide the reader. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the transition between sentences is smoother. Currently, some sentences feel slightly disconnected, and the use of referencing could be more sophisticated to avoid repetitive sentence structures.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'reorganized', 'converted', 'remodeled', and 'self-service machines' appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'The two provided diagram' (should be plural 'diagrams') and 'space which contained' (which is slightly repetitive). To improve, aim to use more precise descriptive language to describe the spatial changes. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, subject-verb agreement issues are present: 'The two provided diagram illustrates' (should be 'diagrams illustrate') and 'The room... have been converted' (should be 'has been converted'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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