Band 7+: IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The response adequately addresses the task by summarizing the main changes between the two maps and making relevant comparisons. It covers key features such as the addition of a dock, the swap of marina and fishing boats, the addition of showers & toilets, the conversion of the castle into a hotel, and the change from public to private beach. However, there are some inaccuracies: the report states a new dock was established in the north, but the visual shows the dock for passenger ferries existed in both years; also, the addition of showers & toilets is mentioned for the south, but the visual indicates a new facility in the south, while the north already had showers & toilets. Additionally, the report omits the new car park in the south and the fact that the northern car park now serves fishing boats. These omissions and inaccuracies are minor and do not detract significantly from the overall task achievement. To improve, ensure all key changes are accurately reported and avoid misinterpreting the visual details.

The report is logically organized with a clear overall statement and a paragraph discussing changes. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions (e.g., 'First and foremost' followed by 'Additionally' and then 'On the other hand' without clear contrast). The use of cohesive devices is adequate but could be more varied and precise. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea and use a range of linking words appropriately (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Meanwhile').

The vocabulary is generally appropriate and shows some flexibility (e.g., 'underwent alterations', 'repurposed facilities', 'swapped locations'). However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'added' used multiple times) and a few imprecise word choices (e.g., 'introduction of additional dock' could be 'construction of a new dock'). To achieve a higher score, use a wider range of synonyms and more precise terms (e.g., 'relocated', 'converted', 'established').

The report demonstrates a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences. However, there are minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity (e.g., 'showers & toilets section has been added' should be 'a showers and toilets section has been added'; 'the location of marina' should be 'the locations of the marina'; 'making it accessible for the people' could be 'making it accessible to visitors'). To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement and article usage, and ensure that phrases are idiomatic.