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 Emily,
I hope you're doing well. Sorry, yesterday I was busy with my assignments so I couldn't reply when you're asking about camping holiday you're thinking to go for the first time, I believe you'll definitely enjoy the camping.
As you said you're going with a group of friends and also you planned to go to the camping site in Downtown Toronto, that site have many things to do, last time when I've been there, there are many places to explore and in that campsite they also provide free campfire pit, you can sit beside that and tell scary stories to your friends, which is enjoyable.
But in that campsite there are some problems like you can't find any shops to buy foods and even water bottles are not available there, so you should take everything you need while you start.
Even I want to come with you, but you know that I am preparing for my exams which is starting next week, and don't forget after my exam we'll go to amusement park in Waterloo.
Have a good time!
yours lovingly
Sathya
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining why your friend would enjoy camping, describing disadvantages, and stating your availability. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why your friend would enjoy camping is limited to the campfire experience. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your ideas with more detail or personal anecdotes. The response covers all requirements, but the depth of the content is slightly limited, which is consistent with a Band 6.0 performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific part of the task. You use basic cohesive devices like 'As you said', 'But', and 'Even I want to'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the explanation of the campsite and the disadvantages could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentence structures are slightly repetitive. Overall, the information is easy to follow, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly, such as 'assignments', 'campsite', and 'explore'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'when you're asking about camping holiday' (should be 'when you asked about the camping holiday') and 'while you start' (should be 'before you start'). You rely on fairly common vocabulary; to improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives or idiomatic expressions suitable for an informal letter. The errors present do not impede communication, but they do limit the range of vocabulary demonstrated.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and articles, such as 'when you're asking' instead of 'when you asked' and 'go to amusement park' instead of 'go to an amusement park'. Some sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, such as the opening sentence. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning. To achieve a higher band, focus on consistent tense usage and the correct application of articles and prepositions.
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