Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-26
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 Friend,
Hi, how are you?
I hope you are doing well. I am thinking you should go on a camping holiday this summer, as I think you will enjoy it a lot over there because this would be an amazing and different experience for you. Camping is like living in a tent, enjoying views, cooking by ourselves and experiencing a separate world.
You will face some problems; for example, if you wanna go to the mountains, you know very well that the weather on the mountains changes within minutes. If you are enjoying sunlight, after some time you will see rain. During rain its very hard to stay in a tent and cook something.
I would also like to go camping this summer, so you will be able to enjoy my company.
I am looking forward to your positive response. See you soon, my best friend.
Your lovingly,
Kajal.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why your friend would enjoy camping, describe the potential disadvantage of unpredictable mountain weather, and confirm your interest in joining them. However, the development of these ideas is quite brief. For example, the explanation of why they would enjoy it is limited to a general description of living in a tent. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more specific details or personal anecdotes. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.
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 such as 'for example', 'if', and 'so' to link your sentences. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs could be smoother. Additionally, the use of referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure could benefit from a wider range of linking words to connect your thoughts more fluidly. The paragraphing is sufficient for this type of task.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant topic-specific vocabulary like 'camping holiday', 'tent', and 'mountains'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on simple, repetitive language. There are no significant spelling errors, but the word choices are quite basic. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and varied verbs to make your writing more engaging and precise, rather than relying on general terms like 'problems' or 'amazing'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of conditional 'if' clauses. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical inaccuracies. For instance, 'I am thinking you should go' is slightly unnatural; 'I think you should go' would be better. You also have some minor issues with article usage and phrasing, such as 'on the mountains' (usually just 'in the mountains'). Despite these errors, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on refining your verb tenses and ensuring subject-verb agreement remains consistent throughout.
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