Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
• describe some possible disadvantages
• say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ................. ,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Kandarp,

How are you? I am doing great with my studies here. I am really happy that you finally decided to go on a camping holiday and also pleased to give you some important heads on that I wish I knew before my first camping.

First of all, you are going to get addicted to the nature after this camping becasue the joy of living in forest with few people without excess technology is a kind of experience. But it also comes with some disadvantages as you are aware that you will be away from family along with some strangers which can be lonely but try to communicate as everybody will be on same page. Sleeping in bags among trees having small insects and wild animals can be scary but belive me it is going to be an trip that you won't forget. Make sure to carry insect repellent, water bottle, dry snacks, flash-light and electrolytes.

Unfortunately, I am not able to join you this summer as my summer classes will be started by then but we will go togeather next summer if you like this one.

Your faithfully

Kirat,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three points: you explain the appeal of being in nature with limited technology, mention loneliness and concerns about insects or wild animals, and clearly say you cannot join this summer because of classes. The advice to bring practical supplies also suits the letter. These relevant ideas show good coverage, but some are not fully developed: for example, you could explain more specifically what your friend might enjoy doing outdoors, and clarify how to manage the disadvantages rather than moving quickly from one point to another. Your decision about joining is clear, though the offer to go next summer could be expressed more warmly. Further development and detail would make the response more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter has a clear overall shape: an opening, a main paragraph about benefits and drawbacks, and a closing that explains your availability. Sequencing phrases such as “First of all” and “But” help signal the movement between ideas, and the reader can follow the main message. However, the central paragraph contains several different points in one long sequence, so the benefits, disadvantages, and packing advice do not stand out clearly. Some links are also mechanical, particularly the repeated use of “but.” Separate the advantages and disadvantages into clearer sections, and use more varied transitions or references to connect related ideas. The closing formula “Your faithfully” is also not appropriate for a friend and weakens the letter’s overall organisation and tone.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for giving personal advice, including phrases such as “living in forest,” “away from family,” “insect repellent,” and “wild animals.” These help communicate the topic, and the practical vocabulary is relevant. There are also attempts at more expressive language, such as “get addicted to the nature,” but this collocation is unnatural; “fall in love with nature” would sound more idiomatic. Other word-choice and spelling slips include “important heads,” “becasue,” “belive,” and “to geather.” These do not prevent understanding, but they reduce precision and polish. Aim for natural collocations and proofread spelling, especially in familiar phrases. A slightly broader range of precise descriptions would make the advice more engaging.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple sentences and longer complex forms, for example, “I am really happy that you finally decided…” and the sentence beginning “Sleeping in bags…”. This gives the letter some structural variety, and the main meaning remains clear. However, some grammatical errors occur in longer sentences and in basic patterns. Examples include “living in forest” (missing an article), “on same page” (missing an article), “it is going to be an trip” (incorrect article), and “my summer classes will be started” (an incorrect passive form). The sentence about being away from family and strangers is also awkwardly joined, making the relationship between ideas less clear. Review articles, verb forms, and sentence boundaries, then check longer sentences for accurate structure.

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