IELTS Writing Task 1 — one question, 7 band-scored answers

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.

• explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house

• tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house

• say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening

Model answers to this question (Bands 5.0–7.0)

The same prompt answered by different students at different levels. Compare them to see exactly what earns — or costs — a band.

• Band 7.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 7.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 6.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 6.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 6.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 6.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03

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