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 Amrutha,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to express my suggestions regarding your camping decision. I know that this is the first time you are thinking of going on a camping holiday in this summer. I am excited to hearing the decision and I will provide some useful tips for clarify your doubts.

Firstly, I am sure that you would definitely enjoy the camping holiday because it is suited with your interests. I enquired about the camping details and got necessary information. The camping is conducting on a hill top and there are many activities arranged for make the camping more enjoyable. It includes trucking, hiking, and some water games.

However, there is also have some possible disadvantages such as climate. You are planning this on summer, therefore, the climate would be very hot and you need take required precautions to protect from sun burn. You can bring sun screen, extra dresses, and medicines if need.

I am also like to go camping and would like to join with you on this summer. Even though we are staying far, we would get some time to spend together. What is your opinion about that? If you are happy with my decision, give a quick reply and I can arrange my trip.

I am looking to hearing from you soon.

With love,

Aparna

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the task: explaining why the friend would enjoy camping, describing disadvantages, and expressing interest in joining. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant, though the development is somewhat brief. For instance, the mention of 'trucking' (likely meaning trekking) and 'water games' is a good start, but could be expanded with more descriptive detail to fully meet the requirements of a higher band. Overall, the task is fulfilled effectively with a clear, consistent position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific bullet point, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'However', and 'Even though' are used to link sentences and ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The use of referencing is clear, and the letter maintains a consistent tone throughout. The structure is sufficient to ensure the message is conveyed without confusion, meeting the requirements for a solid band 6 or 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task. You use some topic-specific terms like 'precautions', 'sunscreen', and 'camping holiday'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'trucking' instead of 'trekking' or 'hiking', and 'suited with' instead of 'suited to'. Additionally, 'extra dresses' is likely a misuse of 'dresses' when 'clothing' or 'outfits' would be more appropriate in a camping context. While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the precision of the language. Expanding your range of collocations would help move into a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am excited to hearing' (should be 'to hear'), 'camping is conducting' (should be 'is conducted'), and 'there is also have' (should be 'there are also'). These errors occur frequently but do not prevent the reader from understanding the message. The punctuation is generally correct, and the sentence variety is sufficient for this level. To improve, focus on verb forms and subject-verb agreement, as these are the primary areas where errors are currently occurring.

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