Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27
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 Navneet,
I hope you're in the pink of your health! I am really pleasant to hear that you are planning for a camping this summer. I strongly believe that you would enjoy your camping as it is an awesome idea to explore new environment and enjoying outdoors activities. Moreover, you would get the opportunity to enhance your knowledge by visiting different places. Of course, camping is the best idea to relax from daily boring and busy routine.
Camping also offers some disadvantages. So be prepared for some unwanted obstacles such as unpredicted weather. Sometimes it would be windy or rainy. In addition, sleeping in a tent may not be convenient because of mosquitos and insects. Lack of proper bathroom facilities are also challenging while camping.
I would love to join you during camp. We would choose a well-equipped campsite and plan everything in advance to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience.
I hope to see you soon.
With love,
Harpreet
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the benefits of camping, such as exploring new environments and relaxing, and you provide relevant disadvantages like unpredictable weather and insects. Your personal intention to join the trip is also clearly stated. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, you could elaborate on why the specific disadvantages mentioned might be particularly challenging for a first-time camper. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Of course', and 'In addition' to link your ideas. While the progression is clear, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical. To improve, try to vary your transitions and ensure that the flow between sentences feels more natural. Paragraphing is used correctly to separate the different aspects of the task, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. The structure is sufficient for a task of this nature.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'unwanted obstacles' and 'well-equipped'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'I am really pleasant to hear' is incorrect; it should be 'I am really pleased to hear'. Additionally, 'planning for a camping' should be 'planning a camping trip'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over common collocations. Expanding your vocabulary to include more idiomatic expressions or precise adjectives would help elevate your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'Lack of proper bathroom facilities are' (should be 'is') and 'during camp' (should be 'on the camping trip'). Punctuation is generally accurate, and your meaning remains clear despite these slips. To achieve a higher band, aim for greater accuracy in subject-verb agreement and preposition usage. Increasing the variety of your complex sentence structures—perhaps by using more conditional clauses or relative clauses—would also demonstrate a stronger command of grammar.
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