Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-19
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)
Hey Lucky,
what's up. I am glad to hear that you finally made time for a summer trip. Trust me it is going be the best ever trip of your life. I have heard a lot about the magnificent beauty of Amazon Forest. That place is like a heaven on earth. fortunately, You will get a chance to see wild animals closely.
But I strongly suggest you to carry a good quality rain coat and some warm clothes along with you as the weather conditions are unpredictable in Amazon forest. In addition to this, do not forget to carry a strong insect repellent to protect yourself from mosquitoes. It really get worse in the evening one of friends got malaria during his camping trip. Moreover, most significant negative thing about that place is lack of medical facilities in the area I would strongly recommend you to carry all your medications.
As you already know, I find such places fascinating. I will love to join you for this trip. Please let me know if you have a spot left for me. Have a nice journey, stay safe.
See you soon
Pooja
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
You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You explained why your friend would enjoy the trip, provided specific disadvantages (weather, insects, lack of medical facilities), and clearly stated your desire to join. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for example, when mentioning the Amazon, you could briefly explain why the 'magnificent beauty' would appeal to your friend specifically. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition to this' and 'Moreover' to link your ideas. However, the transition between the opening and the body paragraphs is slightly abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences feel a bit disjointed. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences is smoother. For instance, connecting the suggestion about raincoats to the unpredictable weather could be done more fluidly to enhance the overall progression of your argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using words like 'magnificent', 'unpredictable', and 'fascinating'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'It really get worse' (should be 'gets') and 'one of friends' (missing 'my'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for a higher band. Incorporating more idiomatic expressions or precise collocations related to travel and camping would help elevate your score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors, including punctuation issues (e.g., 'what's up.' should be a question mark) and subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'It really get worse'). Additionally, there are some capitalization errors, such as 'fortunately, You'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading your work for basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation will significantly improve your accuracy.
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