Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Dear Rasha,

I hope you doing well. i am writing this letter for your first camping holiday at Rishikesh. this is the best opportunity to escape from monotonous life.

first and foremost, the choice of place is fantastic for overall camping. you will enjoy most as you are adventurous and travel enthusiast. camping provide great experience to get us fit as fiddle.

on the other hand, it has some demerits such as weather, location, amenities and adaptation. it is crucial to check weather before stepping out. other than that, endorsement a person should have to adjust with atmosphere and live with minimum equipment like, tent, utensils, boots, clothes, and food.

i would love to join you for this summer camping. i have long weekend so i can come and guide throughout the journey. we will enjoy the sightseeing and fishing. moreover, we can enjoy activity like river rafting and highest bungee jumping.

i am looking forward to see you.

see you soon.

RHP

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why your friend would enjoy camping, list potential disadvantages, and confirm your interest in joining. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed; for instance, the list of disadvantages like 'adaptation' and 'endorsement' is a bit vague and could have been expanded with more natural explanations to fully satisfy the requirements of a Band 7 or higher. Overall, the response is relevant and covers the task requirements effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'first and foremost', 'on the other hand', and 'moreover' to link your ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'endorsement a person should have to adjust'. While the paragraphing is clear and the progression of ideas is easy to follow, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes a bit mechanical, which prevents the response from reaching a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including phrases like 'monotonous life', 'adventurous', and 'fit as a fiddle'. However, there are instances of inaccurate word choice, such as using 'endorsement' when you likely meant 'willingness' or 'ability', and 'atmosphere' instead of 'environment'. These errors do not impede communication, but they highlight a need for more precise vocabulary usage. To improve, focus on learning collocations and ensuring that the words you choose fit the context of the sentence perfectly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I hope you doing well' (missing auxiliary verb), 'i am writing' (lack of capitalization), and 'camping provide' (subject-verb agreement). Additionally, there are frequent issues with articles and punctuation. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To reach a higher band, you should focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent capitalization and article usage.

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