The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
Sample Response
The given maps portray the changes that took place on an island after the construction of certain tourist facilities. According to the maps, it is immediately clearwe can immediately see that there are several facilitiesmany establishments on the island for recreationrecreations now but those were not present on the earlierold map. First, a pier was constructed allowing visitors to reach the islandso that people can visit this island by boat. Second, numerous accommodation unitslots of accommodations were built amongaround the trees while the trees were retainedand those trees were kept intact. A reception was built between the two accommodation areasin the middle of all accommodations, and a restaurant is locateda new restaurant is now located north of the receptionbehind the reception. Third, at the western endon the left corner of the island, people can now swim off the beachgo for swimming near the beach. The swimming area was designed for visitors. FinallyLast but not least, travellers can now walk between the facilities on footpathswalk around the island on the footpath. Meanwhile, vehicle tracks have connected the pier to the reception and ended at the restaurant. In summary, many tourist facilities were built on the island for the entertainment and tourist facilities without sacrificing trees.
Why this response received Band 6.5
The report provides a clear overview of the island's transformation and identifies nearly all major additions, including accommodation, central facilities, the pier, paths, and swimming access. Its main limitation is spatial imprecision: the footpaths do not extend around the whole island, and the largely unchanged eastern area is omitted. Prioritise exact location and connection language supported by direct before-and-after comparisons.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
A clear overview and most key developments are presented accurately, though the eastern area is omitted and the extent of the footpaths is overstated.
Contrast the developed west and centre with the unchanged east, and state that footpaths link the cottages, reception, and beach rather than circling the island.
Coherence and Cohesion
The response follows a comprehensible sequence through the new features, but numbered transitions are mechanical and all information appears in one paragraph.
Separate the overview from two detail paragraphs organised by western accommodation and central transport or service facilities.
Lexical Resource
The report uses adequate map-related vocabulary, although several plural forms and collocations are unnatural or imprecise.
Use natural terms such as 'recreational facilities', 'accommodation units', 'go swimming', and 'vehicle track'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A useful range of structures is generally controlled, with occasional errors in countability, tense consistency, and preposition choice.
Keep descriptions consistently in the past tense and check uncountable nouns such as 'accommodation' and 'recreation'.
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
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