Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-04

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 Raman,

I hope you are doing great. I received your mail regarding camp holiday suggestions. As I had an experience of camping, I would like to advice you that pre plan your whole trip before you begin. Do not forget to pack all the essential things such as, bug spray, extra blankets, torch and camping sleeping bag.

you would really enjoy the natural air in the morning, a peaceful environment and freshness of nature, allowing you to refresh your mind from stress.

You may face some difficulties too because you have to survive with limited resources, whatever you packed and no access to stores. So, be prepare for that.

I really want to join you, I have significant assignment that I have to complete before its deadline, I am unable to come. I hope you will enjoy and have a fun.

Your lovingly,

Harveer

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining why the friend would enjoy camping, describing disadvantages, and declining the invitation. However, the response is under the 150-word minimum, which negatively impacts the development of ideas. While the points are relevant, they are somewhat brief and lack the depth required for a higher band score. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, but the lack of sufficient length prevents a more thorough exploration of the points requested in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into short paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt, and the flow is somewhat mechanical. For example, the transition between the advice and the description of the camping experience could be smoother. While the overall message is clear, the lack of varied linking words and the somewhat disjointed sentence structure limit the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the message to be conveyed clearly. However, the range is limited and there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'I had an experience of camping' (should be 'I have experience with camping') and 'pre plan' (should be 'plan ahead'). The phrasing is functional but lacks the flexibility and precision expected at higher bands. The use of 'Your lovingly' as a sign-off is also slightly unnatural; 'Yours lovingly' or 'Love' would be more standard.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I would like to advice you' (should be 'advise'), 'be prepare for that' (should be 'be prepared'), and 'I have significant assignment' (missing an article). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor errors in sentence construction. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. A wider range of error-free complex structures is needed.

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