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 Reet,
I feel great to hear that you are thinking to go on a camping to spend your vacation this summer. It will be such a fantastic experience for you as you exploring different species, plants, rocks and many more things. Moreover, you will make memories over there as well as learn some valuable skills.
Apart from that, as most of the camping areas have their own hazardous things so i just want to let you know that be careful at every step. For instance, do not touch any plant, pack your food and drinks with you and most importantly, keep a camping tools such as knifes, danger spray for animals.
I really want to go camping with you this summer, but unfortunately I have an internship session in another city, so I am unable to accompany you. But next summer, I will definitely go with you.
warm regards
kulbir kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: explaining why the friend would enjoy camping, describing potential disadvantages, and stating whether you can join. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation of why the friend would enjoy camping is quite brief, and the 'disadvantages' section focuses more on safety warnings than the typical inconveniences of camping (such as lack of facilities or weather). To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more descriptive detail or personal anecdotes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'Apart from that,' and 'For instance,' which effectively link your sentences. However, the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect the ideas within the paragraphs more naturally. Overall, the structure is logical and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You use a range of vocabulary that is adequate for the task, such as 'hazardous,' 'internship,' and 'accompany.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'exploring different species' is slightly unnatural in this context, and 'keep a camping tools' contains a grammatical error (article usage). Some phrasing is repetitive, and you rely on basic descriptors. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations related to outdoor activities and ensure that pluralization and article usage are consistent with the nouns being used.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include 'thinking to go' (should be 'thinking of going'), 'as you exploring' (should be 'as you explore'), and 'keep a camping tools' (should be 'keep camping tools'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization issues, such as the lowercase 'i' and the lack of a comma after 'warm regards.' These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the score.
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