Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-11
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 6.5)
Dear Jack,
I hope you are doing well. I have been thinking about your letter in which you have asked for advice about a camping holiday for the first time this summer.
As you are an adventure and nature over person I personally believe that you would enjoy this activity. You have never been to a camping site before so it would be a great fun for you. Few months ago you mentioned that you love to do experiments. So, camping is an activity where you would try different ways to get things done. For example, while making your camp you should know the right angles and the flow of winds. I remember that last year me and my friends went on a camping and it was a wonderful experience.
There are some possible disadvantages too that you should keep in your mind. Sometimes there is a possibility of attacking by wild animals. So, don't forget to bring some sharp equipments for your safety.Furthermore, campsites are usually located in mountain areas. So, you cannot relay on the weather apps because it can be change any time.
I am also planning to go camping this summer. It would be fun if we could go together. Please let me know your thoughts about it.
Best Regards,
Rimple Sharma
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You explain why your friend would enjoy camping, mention potential disadvantages, and express interest in joining them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed; for instance, the suggestion that camping involves 'experiments' and 'right angles' is a bit unclear and could have been more naturally expressed. Overall, the task is fulfilled, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'For example', 'Furthermore', and 'So', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between sentences is occasionally a bit mechanical. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences could be linked more fluidly to improve the overall progression of the argument. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. You use some relevant terms like 'campsites' and 'adventure'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'adventure and nature over person' (should be 'nature-loving person') and 'attacking by wild animals' (should be 'being attacked by wild animals'). Additionally, 'sharp equipments' is incorrect as 'equipment' is an uncountable noun. While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'me and my friends went' (should be 'my friends and I'), 'it can be change' (should be 'it can change'), and 'relay on' (should be 'rely on'). Punctuation is generally fine, but there are minor issues with article usage and verb forms. While the meaning is always clear, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. You should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of uncountable nouns.
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