Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-03

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 5.0)

Dear Preet,

I'm writing to let you know that I got your letter for asking an advice regarding camping.

I recently went on a camping trip to the mount abu, and I really enjoyed the trip. As much as I know you, you are just like me so I'm sure you'll have blast on the camping trip as well.

when i went on the trip I faced some problems which I thing you'll have problem with too. as you know the summer in india is as hell, therefore you will have a heat stroke because there's no ac over there. and i think your soft person, i don't think you will live in hard environments.

as i got the experience, i would love to go with you and we will have fun together.let get ready and plan the trip and enjoy the trip.

all the best

jasmine

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: it explains why the friend would enjoy camping, describes potential disadvantages, and confirms the desire to join. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited and brief. The explanation of why the friend would enjoy it is vague, and the description of disadvantages is somewhat repetitive and informal. Crucially, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the overall task completion. To improve, you should expand on your points with more specific details or examples to ensure the letter is fully developed and meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is organized into short paragraphs, which is appropriate for a personal letter. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical (e.g., 'as I got the experience'). There is a lack of variety in linking words, and the transitions between the paragraphs feel abrupt. To reach a higher band, you should use a wider range of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'on the other hand', or 'consequently') to connect your sentences and ideas more naturally and logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, which limits the expression of your ideas. Phrases like 'have blast', 'soft person', and 'hard environments' are either grammatically incorrect or unnatural in this context. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic language. To improve, focus on using more precise adjectives and collocations. For example, instead of 'hard environments', you could use 'challenging conditions' or 'rugged terrain'. Expanding your vocabulary will help you convey your thoughts more clearly and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the mount abu'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. There are also punctuation errors, such as the lack of capitalization for 'i' and 'india'. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. The errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear, such as 'summer in india is as hell'. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, capitalization, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms.

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