Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18

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 Rashi,

How are you ? I hope you are doing well. I am thrilled to know that you are planning of going on a campsite holiday in summer.

I contend that you will have delighted experience, as you will be in the arms of nature. Camping includes hiking, fishing, campfire cooking, even explore nature - I believe these all the great things to witness. Outdoor activities provides wonderful experience moreover a person a can feel the calm and serene beauty of nature.

If I need to point the drawbacks. I would suggest you to carry mosquito repellant as most mosquitoes will be there. Another cons are poor sleep, poor hygeine and fear of attack from animals or strangers. Inadequate food arrangements could cause problems. No emergency assistance could be provided instantly.

I would love to join the camping, and I suggest to carry our Caravan - which is a temporary home. So will be safe and even carry our essentials in all.

I look forward hearing back from you. Take care.

Kind Regards,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explain why your friend would enjoy camping, list several disadvantages, and confirm your interest in joining. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed; for example, the list of disadvantages is a bit abrupt and could be better integrated into the flow of the letter. To reach a higher band, ensure that your points are expanded with more descriptive language or personal context to make the letter feel more natural and engaging.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices like 'moreover' and 'another', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your sentences flow more smoothly into one another. Some of your sentences, particularly in the second paragraph, feel like a list of items rather than a cohesive explanation.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'serene', 'inadequate', and 'essentials'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'planning of going' (should be 'planning on going') and 'delighted experience' (should be 'delightful experience'). You also use 'cons' in a way that is slightly informal for the context. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating more precise collocations would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'Outdoor activities provides' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'I look forward hearing' (should be 'I look forward to hearing'). Punctuation is generally fine, but there are some awkward phrasings like 'as most mosquitoes will be there'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage to improve your accuracy.

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