Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-17

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 provided diagram demonstrates the development plan of central library, before and after construction. Overall, library has been completely changed now.

Prior to development, the library did not have all these amenities such as a computer room, a lecture rooms, a cafe, a sitting area and an information desk with the addition of numerous categories of books and self-service machines.

Examining the diagrams in detail, 20 years ago, library had contained a central sitting area which has been removed now. Prior to development, after entering the library on right side there was an enquiry desk for tickets and book returns, etc, now has been replaced by cafe. On left side after the enterance there were a reading room has been converted to a computer room now. Adult fiction books has been shifted from the west to the east with the addition of information desk and self-service machines in the place of adult non-fiction books.

On the west side, all reference books has been kept and this area becomes reduce as compare to before. Lacture room has been located in place of children books area. CD, videos and computer games area has been expanded and converted to storytelling event room with childrens’ fiction books shelf on one side and placed sofas for sitting purpose.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear overview of the changes to the central library over the 20-year period. The student successfully identifies and reports the main features, such as the removal of the central sitting area and the introduction of new facilities like the café, computer room, and lecture room. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in reporting spatial details; for instance, the reading room was previously on the bottom-left and converted to a computer room, but the student states it was on the left side after the entrance. Despite minor spatial confusion, the overall comparison is well-structured and presents a clear summary of the transformations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The text is logically organised with a clear progression from an introduction to body paragraphs detailing the specific alterations. Cohesive devices are used to guide the reader through the comparison, such as 'Prior to development,' 'Examining the diagrams in detail,' and 'On the west side.' However, paragraphing is somewhat basic, and referencing is occasionally unclear or repetitive, such as the repeated use of 'Prior to development.' Additionally, some transitions feel mechanical rather than naturally integrated. Overall arrangement is coherent, but smoother linking of ideas would elevate the score further.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task describing changes, using terms like 'amenities,' 'converted,' 'shifted,' and 'expanded.' However, there are noticeable word-choice and collocation errors, such as 'development plan of central library' instead of 'floor plan,' 'library had contained,' and 'this area becomes reduce.' Spelling and morphological errors also occur, such as 'enterance' and 'Lacture.' While the vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the main points, these inaccuracies restrict the score to a Band 6.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, attempting structures like passive voice ('has been converted to') and subordinate clauses ('after entering the library'). However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including tense inconsistencies ('library had contained', 'this area becomes reduce'), missing articles ('of central library', 'on right side'), and awkward phrasing ('placed sofas for sitting purpose'). These errors occasionally cause slight strain for the reader, though they do not completely impede communication. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but grammatical accuracy needs strengthening.

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