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 Joshua,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter in accordance to share my experience regarding the camping that I enjoyed two week prior. I will be sharing all my does and don't which is mandatory when you go for camping holiday.
First of all, the utmost thing you need to memorize is which location is perfect for the setup of the camping. My advice to you is to check the details regarding weather, animals nearby, safety measure etc. In order to have
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 87 words long. Furthermore, the content is incomplete. While you begin to address the topic of camping, you have not covered the three specific bullet points required by the prompt: explaining why your friend would enjoy it, describing disadvantages, and stating whether you would like to join them. Because the response is significantly under-length and fails to address the majority of the task requirements, it cannot be awarded a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter is incomplete, which makes it difficult to assess the overall logical progression. You have started an introductory paragraph and a body paragraph, but the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent structure. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas effectively. To improve, ensure you plan your response to cover all bullet points in separate, well-structured paragraphs, using transition words like 'furthermore', 'however', or 'consequently' to guide the reader through your arguments.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and contains some inaccuracies. For example, 'in accordance to' is an incorrect collocation, and 'memorize' is not the most natural choice for 'remember' or 'keep in mind'. The phrase 'does and don't' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'dos and don'ts'). While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is limited, and there are noticeable errors in word choice that prevent a higher score. Focus on learning common collocations and idiomatic expressions suitable for informal letter writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors in the short text provided. For instance, 'two week prior' should be 'two weeks ago', and 'the utmost thing' is an awkward construction. The sentence 'I am writing this letter in accordance to share my experience' is structurally flawed. You rely on simple sentence structures, and the errors present are frequent enough to cause some difficulty for the reader. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and ensuring that your sentences are complete and grammatically sound.
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