Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-23
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 Angela,
How are you? It has been a long since we met. As you mentioned in your letter, I believe that camping would be perfect way to end this summer. I would prefer a holiday for 3-4 days would be ideal to enjoy a campsite.
Firstly, camping would give you natural exposure; setting up a tent, barbeque, and living without internet for a few days will make you feel like you went some decades back in time. Additionally, it will give you a plenty of time to spend with your loved ones. Natural environment can also help you to relieve the stress and relax. Most importantly, away from the digital world would be a detox to the brain. However, there are always some consequences with some benefits. It might feel stressful or irritated due to not having conveniency that you get at home, such as not having a mixer grinder or toaster. Additionally, you might get discomfort because of mosquitoes. Lastly, you would also need to be very careful about coyote attacks and wolves roaming around at night.
I was thinking to go somewhere as I had a few of my vacation leaves left for this year. It would be great if we go together for camping as we haven't met since few months.
Let me know what you think of the idea.
Kind regards,
Ishika
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 response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the benefits of camping, such as the 'digital detox' and stress relief, and provide relevant disadvantages, including the lack of modern conveniences and wildlife concerns. Your position regarding joining your friend is also clearly stated. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, the mention of 'coyote attacks and wolves' is a bit dramatic for a general camping trip, and focusing on more common camping challenges would make the advice feel more authentic and balanced.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Additionally', and 'Lastly' to guide the reader through your points. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved by separating the advice from the personal invitation more distinctly. The flow is generally smooth, and the relationship between ideas is easy to follow throughout the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'natural exposure', 'digital world', and 'conveniency'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'natural exposure' (which is slightly unnatural in this context) and 'conveniency' (the standard noun is 'convenience'). Additionally, 'detox to the brain' is a bit informal. While these errors do not impede communication, expanding your range to include more precise collocations would help elevate your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'It has been a long since we met' (missing 'time'), 'I would prefer a holiday for 3-4 days would be ideal' (redundant structure), and 'as we haven't met since few months' (should be 'for a few months'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and time expressions.
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