Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-22

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 map illustrates the changes made to a public library over a 20 year period.

Overall, the layout presents considerable changes made in all sections of the library, but general blueprint remained same. The entrance remained the same, in south of the library.

In the old library, there were tables and chairs in the center of the library, which is now kept open empty space, ensuring a smooth transition from one section to another. On the bottom-right side of the library, there used to be an Enquiry room which is replaced by a Cafe now; its shape is also changed to a complete rectangular room. Moving further in the right section, the Adult non-fiction books segment experienced significant variation, divided into 3 different parts, information desk in the middle, self-service machines close to the cafe, and adult fiction books on the further side of information desk. Children's books room is changed into Lecture room on the top-right side.

Similarly, on the bottom-left part of the library, Reading room is replaced by Computer room. Whereas, the CDs, Video games room on the top-left side underwent most changes with increase in room size, accommodating the seating space, storytelling events and Children's fiction books section. Lastly, the open space between both rooms is transformed into All reference books section from Adult fiction books part of the library.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The student successfully covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overall summary of the main changes between the public library 20 years ago and today. Key features are reported, such as the removal of tables and chairs in the central corridor, the transformation of the enquiry room into a café, and the rearrangement of various book sections and rooms. Comparisons are made effectively across the two maps. However, there are minor inaccuracies in naming and locating certain features (for instance, the old enquiry room was actually on the bottom-right, and the student's description of the top-left room's expansion contains slight mapping ambiguities). Nevertheless, the overview is clear and the main trends are successfully captured, fulfilling the requirements for Band 6.5 to 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with an introductory paragraph and an overview, followed by well-defined body paragraphs detailing the right and left sides of the library. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different areas of the floor plan. Cohesive devices are employed to guide the reader, such as 'In the old library', 'Moving further in the right section', and 'Similarly, on the bottom-left part'. However, referencing and transitions are at times slightly mechanical or repetitive in structure (e.g., starting multiple sentences with 'on the... side'). Overall, the logical structure is clear and easy to follow, aligning well with the Band 6.5-7.0 descriptors.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms related to spatial changes and library facilities, such as 'layout', 'blueprint', 'transition', 'segment', and 'transformed'. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, though occasional word choice and collocation errors occur, such as 'general blueprint remained same' (missing article/be verb) and 'kept open empty space' (awkward phrasing). Spelling is generally accurate, and vocabulary errors do not impede communication. The lexical range is sufficient for a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student utilizes a mix of simple and complex sentence forms to describe the map, incorporating relative clauses ('which is now kept open empty space') and prepositional phrases. However, there are several grammatical errors and missing articles throughout the text, such as 'general blueprint remained same', 'in south of the library', and 'enquiry room which is replaced by a Cafe now'. Punctuation is generally acceptable, and while errors are noticeable, they rarely impede communication. The control of grammar aligns comfortably with Band 6.0 descriptors.

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