Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16
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 Sonu,
I am writing to inform you that your decision of going to a camping holiday is great because it will add beautiful memories in your life. As it's your first camping trip, you will explore nature, different scenery, and it will be totally opposite from regular routine. You will feel so fresh and relax after this trip for sure.
Although you will learn new things about the nature, still there are some things that you need to be careful about such insects, weather condition and others things. The weather condition might be unpredictable like rain and cold environment. I would advice that you should bring warm clothing and essential supplies so that you don't find it hard to cook your meal.
What's more, I am also planning to go on camping with my friends, may be in the mid of our summer vacation. I feel that I'm also fed up with boring lifestyle of studies and work, i think it's best time to take a break from hectic schedule. Don't be stressed about anything and have a lot of fun. Let me know if you want any help packing or anything I will be happy to help you.
Best wishes
Amandeep kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explain the benefits of camping, identify potential drawbacks like insects and unpredictable weather, and confirm your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, being informal yet informative. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, providing a clear response to the task requirements. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly more on the specific 'beautiful memories' or the 'essential supplies' to add more depth to your suggestions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'What's more', and 'for sure' to link ideas. However, the flow between some sentences is slightly mechanical. For instance, the transition in the second paragraph could be smoother. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure allows the reader to follow your advice easily. Further practice with a wider variety of linking words would help improve the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'unpredictable', 'hectic schedule', and 'essential supplies'. There are some minor word choice errors, such as 'decision of going to a camping holiday' (should be 'decision to go on') and 'add beautiful memories in your life' (should be 'to your life'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise collocation. Expanding your vocabulary to include more natural collocations related to travel and leisure would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I would advice' (should be 'advise'), 'such insects' (should be 'such as insects'), and 'i think' (should be capitalized). Additionally, there are minor issues with articles and prepositions, for example, 'in the mid of our summer vacation' (should be 'in the middle of'). Despite these errors, your control of grammar is sufficient to ensure that the message is conveyed without difficulty.
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