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 Harry,
I am writing you this letter as i came to know that you are planning to go on a week long camping in the woods this holidays.
I am almost certain that camping is something you would enjoy alot, as youb are a kind of a person who likes wild and can tolerate insects. You would really enjoy staying in the tents and waking up in the mornings to a beautiful sunset, if you pick a higher point for your camping. Moreover, you would also enjoy the company of nature and surrounding by it really calms our head and help us forget about everyday's tedious life.
On the contrary, there are some disadvantages to a camping holiday too as there might be some precautions you would need to take against wildlife. Furthermore, as living in the wilderness is quite challenging in terms of insects, i would suggest for you to carry some insect repellents.
I would've liked to join you on this camping, however, me and my family are planning to go on a Bali trip this holidays.
Anyways, hope you enjoy your stay in the wilderness and i am expecting to see photos when you get back.
Take care,
Ayush Patel
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 successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified potential disadvantages such as wildlife and the need for insect repellent, and clearly stated that you are unable to join due to a trip to Bali. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific detail or personal anecdotes to further develop your ideas, as some points, such as the 'precautions against wildlife', are mentioned but not fully elaborated upon.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'On the contrary', and 'Furthermore' to connect your ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes slightly mechanical or slightly misused, such as 'On the contrary', which is typically used to contrast two opposing ideas rather than introduce a new point. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different requirements of the task, which helps the reader follow your argument easily.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'tedious life' and 'wilderness' effectively. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'surrounding by it' (should be 'being surrounded by it') and 'a week long camping' (should be 'a week-long camping trip'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision of more advanced lexical usage. Focusing on more natural collocations will help improve your score in this area.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'i came to know' (informal/clunky), 'youb are' (typo), 'a kind of a person' (article error), and 'everyday's tedious life' (incorrect possessive). Additionally, there are issues with subject-verb agreement and punctuation. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. Increasing your control over basic grammar and proofreading for small slips will significantly improve your accuracy.
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