Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-24

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 Aman,

I am very happy to hear that, you are planing go to camping this Summer. I would think you would really enjoy it because it is great way to take some break from dally routine and spend some time in nature

one of the main reason I think you will enjoy because you can do so many things for example go for hiking, boating and prepare some food outside while using less equipments.

However, there are some obastacles may be, you have to face. First one is unpredictable weather. Rain could be made camping uncomfortable. Sleeping in tent may be not easy if you never done before you also need carry

some stuff such as waterproof tent, carry bag, food and cooking equipment

I would definetly go to camping with you, since it is yours first time. I will help you to parpare everything or packing packaging. I am sure we would have a great time together and moke some good memories

I hope you decide to go. let me know when you are planing to go.

Best wishes.

Jaswant

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified potential disadvantages like unpredictable weather, and confirmed your willingness to join them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, while you mention 'hiking' and 'boating', these points could be expanded with more descriptive detail to better illustrate the experience. To improve, ensure that each point is fully explored with supporting details rather than just listing them. Overall, the task requirements are met, but the depth of the response could be enhanced.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'However' and 'First one is'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'one of the main reason I think you will enjoy because...'. The use of linking words is a bit mechanical. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that the transition between sentences is smoother and more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly, such as 'unpredictable weather' and 'memories'. However, there are several spelling errors ('planing', 'dally', 'obastacles', 'definetly', 'parpare', 'moke') and some word choice issues, such as 'packaging' instead of 'packing'. These errors do not prevent understanding, but they do indicate a need for more careful proofreading. To improve, focus on mastering the spelling of common words and expanding your range of collocations related to travel and outdoor activities.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'you are planing go to camping', 'Rain could be made camping uncomfortable', and 'it is yours first time'. These errors involve verb forms, articles, and sentence construction. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of these slips affects the overall fluency. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and ensuring that your verb tenses are consistent throughout the letter.

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