Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
Dear Heer,
How are you? Hope you are doing well! I’m writing you after so long.
As you told me in our last conversation that you are going on a camping holiday in this summer. I know that this is your first time that you visiting this kind of place. But you know what you will enjoy this holiday. As i know you are adventurous person so you will like all activities in a camping. However, you have a chance to meet new people there. So, you can make new friends there. Moreover, some of its drawbacks of going on tracking is that electricity. Sometimes you have to survive there without your phone because cut off power so it is better if you carry a power bank with you. And another problem is network issue. In some place you hardly find network. I would also like to join you. If I will manage my work and get off from my office I will try to come and join you in this amazing trip.
I hope my advice help you. Enjoy your trip.
Lots of love,
Dhruvi
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt: explaining why the friend would enjoy camping, describing disadvantages, and expressing interest in joining. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why the friend would enjoy camping is brief, relying on the general statement that they are an 'adventurous person'. Similarly, the disadvantages are mentioned but could be expanded with more descriptive detail to fully satisfy the requirement for a well-developed response. The letter is clear and the purpose is maintained throughout.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'However', 'Moreover', and 'another problem', which help link the sentences. However, the use of these devices is sometimes a bit mechanical or slightly misused, such as starting a sentence with 'As i know' or 'So, you can'. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the introduction and the body paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a personal letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express their ideas clearly. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'adventurous' and 'drawbacks'. However, there are instances of word choice errors or awkward phrasing, such as 'going on tracking' (likely meaning 'trekking' or 'camping') and 'In some place you hardly find network'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of the writing. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more natural collocations and varied vocabulary related to travel and outdoor activities.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The letter uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I’m writing you after so long' (missing 'to'), 'you are going on a camping holiday in this summer' (unnecessary 'in'), and 'If I will manage my work... I will try' (incorrect conditional structure). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with sentence fragments and comma usage. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the message. A greater focus on verb tenses and preposition usage would improve the accuracy significantly.
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