Student rooms for one and for two: IELTS Task 1 answer #2, band 7.0
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140 words. Marked by Axiom on 22 February 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
The plan this answer describes
Student room for two people, $350/week
- This room has two labelled beds and two labelled study desks.
- It is 6 metres by 4 metres and costs $350 per week.
Student room for one person, $200/week
- This room has one bed and one study desk.
- It is 6 metres by 2.5 metres and costs $200 per week.
Academic Task 1140 words
The plans below show a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian University
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe plans below illustrate two different layouts of student rooms for one and two people at an Australian university.
Corrected 'students rooms' to 'student rooms' and 'Australia university' to 'Australian university' for grammatical accuracy.
Overall, while both rooms contain study and sleeping facilities, they differ significantly in size, cost, and amenities.
The first room is also considerably larger, measuring 6 meters by 4 meters, compared to the second room, which measures 6 meters by 2.5 meters.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe first room is suitable for two students and costs $350 per week, while the second room is only suitable for one student and costs $200 per week.
Corrected 'one students' to 'one student' for grammatical accuracy.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe first room contains two beds, two study desks, a table and chairs, a cupboard, and a bookshelf, whereas the second room features a bed, a study desk, and a television.
Combined sentences for better coherence and comparison.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn contrast, the second room features a bed, a study desk, and a television but lacks a cupboard, bookshelf, or table and chairs.
Replaced 'Meanwhile' with 'In contrast' for clearer comparison and 'lacks' for more precise vocabulary.
Lexical resource
RevisedBoth rooms, however, include bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Rephrased for clarity and conciseness.
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What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is generally well-organized and logically structured. It effectively compares the two room layouts, highlighting differences in size, cost, and amenities.
Suggestions
- Use more linking words to improve flow.
- Ensure consistent use of tenses.
- Add a concluding sentence to summarize the main points.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe plans below illustrate two different layouts of student rooms for one and two people at an Australian university.
Corrected 'students rooms' to 'student rooms' and 'Australia university' to 'Australian university' for grammatical accuracy.
RevisedThe first room is suitable for two students and costs $350 per week, while the second room is only suitable for one student and costs $200 per week.
Corrected 'one students' to 'one student' for grammatical accuracy.
RevisedThe first room contains two beds, two study desks, a table and chairs, a cupboard, and a bookshelf, whereas the second room features a bed, a study desk, and a television.
Combined sentences for better coherence and comparison.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors that affect clarity.
Sentence revisions 1
RevisedIn contrast, the second room features a bed, a study desk, and a television but lacks a cupboard, bookshelf, or table and chairs.
Corrected tense inconsistency by changing 'featured' to 'features'.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with some minor errors.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe first room is equipped with two beds, two study desks, a table and chairs, a cupboard, and a bookshelf.
Using 'equipped with' adds variety to the vocabulary.
RevisedIn contrast, the second room features a bed, a study desk, and a television but lacks a cupboard, bookshelf, or table and chairs.
Replaced 'Meanwhile' with 'In contrast' for clearer comparison and 'lacks' for more precise vocabulary.
RevisedBoth rooms, however, include bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Rephrased for clarity and conciseness.
Task achievement
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay effectively addresses the task by comparing the two room layouts, highlighting key differences in size, cost, and amenities.
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