Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-15

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 Prabhjot,

Hello, how're you? I'm writing to give you advice for going on a camping holiday.

You're genuinely going to enjoy a camping holiday because you would get a chance to spend a whole night in a tent on the hilltops. I know you have always been admiring to do camping as you're a nature lover. You would also enjoy the beautiful views of mountains.

However, various things are required to keep in mind in order to camping safely. wild animals might be there, so a site must be safe for camping. Finding a nearby place for using toilets might be an issue while camping as it could be far away from the camping site.

I would love to spend quality time with you while doing camping at a beautiful location, and it's been a long time since we met. Surprisingly, I have applied for holidays in summer and I also need a break from my work to enjoy in the lap of nature.

See you soon, feel free to ask if you need help in arranging this holiday.

Regards,

Dharmveer.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt effectively. You clearly explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified relevant disadvantages such as wildlife and sanitation, and confirmed your interest in joining them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific detail or personal anecdotes to further develop your ideas, such as mentioning a specific location or a particular camping activity you both enjoy, which would add depth to your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a closing. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices like 'However' and 'also', though the range of linking words is somewhat limited. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task. To improve, try to use a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect sentences more fluidly, as some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'nature lover' and 'in the lap of nature' are well-chosen and natural. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'admiring to do camping' (should be 'keen on camping' or 'interested in camping') and 'required to keep in mind' (should be 'things to keep in mind'). Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise collocations would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'how're you?' (informal but acceptable, though 'how are you' is safer), 'in order to camping' (should be 'in order to camp'), and 'wild animals might be there' (could be more naturally phrased as 'there is a risk of encountering wild animals'). Punctuation is generally correct, but ensure that verb forms following prepositions or infinitives are accurate to improve your overall control.

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