Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
Dear Sakshi,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing regarding your coming vacations in this summer.
As this is going to be your first camping holiday experience. So, I would like to suggest you a place named The Adventure Getaway. It is close to the Halifax, so you do not have to travel that far and you can also make good arrangements for this trip. AS this will be your first life experience, so do not forget to make list of necessary things you will need. This place has trails, boating, hiking, river rafting and so many things. So, I am very sure that you will enjoy this place.
Although, there some risky places over there like high mountains which are very slippery and slimy during rain. So, you have to be very careful, if in case there will be rain on those days. Make sure you take boots which has nails under it, so that can make quite easier to walk. I am also having some days off next month. So, I am thinking to join you on this trip. Moreover, I can help you during this trip and can taught some camping hacks.
I am looking forward to your response.
Yours lovingly, Simran
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: explaining why the friend would enjoy camping, describing potential disadvantages, and confirming interest in joining. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the advice on 'risky places' and 'boots with nails' is a bit simplistic and could have been expanded with more natural detail. The response covers the requirements well enough to be considered fully addressed, but the depth of the content is limited, keeping it within the Band 6 range.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly awkward. For example, the use of 'Although, there some...' and 'So, I am...' at the start of sentences creates a repetitive, choppy flow. While the message is easy to follow, the transitions between sentences lack the sophistication and variety required for a higher band. Paragraphing is present, but the internal cohesion within the paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to communicate their ideas clearly. There are some attempts at topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'river rafting' and 'camping hacks'. However, there are also instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'slimy' to describe wet mountains (which is not a standard collocation) and 'make list' (missing an article). The range is sufficient to convey the message, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility or precision required for a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include: 'I am writing regarding your coming vacations in this summer' (preposition/article error), 'So, I would like to suggest you a place' (incorrect verb pattern), and 'can taught some camping hacks' (incorrect verb tense). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to demonstrate a lack of control over complex structures, which is characteristic of a Band 5.5 or 6.0 performance.
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