Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-06

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 maps compare the layout of 20 years ago public library with the recent plan of that public library.

Overall, it is evident that 20 years ago the central library was simple and was arranged in numerous areas separated for children and adults. It was completely developed on studying acedamic. In contrast, now library has been revolutionized and other facilities have been introduced in library such as: a cafe, an area for story telling events. Additionally self-service machines have been introduced in central library.

20 years ago, there was a room for CDs, videos and computer games at the northwest corner of the library, opposite to which at the northeast there was a room were children's books were arranged. Just below these rooms there was space for adult fiction books at both sides. At the bottom there was a reading room containing newspapers and magazines at the south west corner, and enquiry desk for collecting tickets and to return books was located at the southeast corner of the library. At the center of the library tables and chairs were organized for individuals to sit and study comfortably.

Today the library have been revolutionized. The CD, videos and computer games room has been extended and replaced by area for storytelling events where sofas have been introduced and children's fiction books have been placed there. Likewise reading room which was at the southwest corner of the library has been replaced by a computer room and between both these rooms there is now a place for all reference books. A lecture room has been built at the north west where there was a room for children's books 20 years ago. Under that there was a place for adult fiction books which has been extended and information desk along with self-service machines have been introduced at that area. At the end, a cafe has been established at the place where there was a enquiry desk 20 years ago.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the library's transformation. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with specific details regarding the changes in room functions and the addition of new facilities. However, there are some inaccuracies in your description of the locations. For example, you state the lecture room is in the northwest, but the diagram shows it in the northeast. Additionally, the description of the 'adult fiction' area is slightly confusing. To reach a higher band, ensure that your spatial descriptions are precise and that you clearly distinguish between the '20 years ago' and 'now' layouts without ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that follow a chronological and spatial progression. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Additionally', and 'Likewise' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by repetitive sentence structures and some mechanical transitions. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two time periods, which helps the reader follow the comparison. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'both these rooms') is always clear to the reader.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'revolutionized', 'established', and 'facilities'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'studying acedamic' (should be 'academic study') and 'at the northwest corner' (usually 'in the northwest corner'). While you successfully communicate the changes, the vocabulary is somewhat functional rather than sophisticated. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more precise descriptive language related to layout changes, such as 'relocated', 'converted', or 'partitioned'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'the maps compare the layout of 20 years ago public library' (missing 'the' and incorrect word order) and 'today the library have been revolutionized' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some missing articles and awkward phrasings that occasionally distract the reader. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles.

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