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)

Hi Ayush,

I hope you are doing well. Thanks for your message. I feel glad to hear about that you are going on camping on the summer holidays for the first time. I know it will not easy for you but i'm here for you. You just need to consider mt tips during your camping because that is crucial time you cam send with the nature and collect memorable memories with your friend.

first of all, although it has some drawback, you need to bring some items with you on the mountain where are you going for the tour such as moseqito repellant cream, backpack, long shoes, lighter and body suit that could be helped you from the harm things because you need to be protect yourself from the wildlife creature.

Also, I would like to tell you that i am also free in this summer if you think you have one more space for me then I would love to join your company during camping. let me know what do you think and feel free to dm me at anything. I'll be waiting for your reply.

Take care and keep in touch.

best wishes,

Swapandeep kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why camping is enjoyable, mention potential disadvantages (though these are somewhat vague), and express interest in joining your friend. However, the development of ideas is limited. For example, you mention 'drawbacks' but do not clearly describe what they are, instead jumping immediately to a list of items to pack. To improve, ensure each bullet point is fully developed with clear explanations. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal style throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'first of all' is used to introduce the second paragraph, but it does not logically connect to the previous content. Additionally, some sentences are run-on or lack clear logical links, such as the transition between the advice on packing and the invitation to join. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message, but there are several instances of awkward word choice and spelling errors. Examples include 'moseqito' (mosquito), 'harm things' (harmful things/dangers), and 'wildlife creature' (wild animals). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary and better attention to spelling. Using more natural collocations, such as 'memorable experiences' instead of 'memorable memories', would enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

Your writing shows a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('that could be helped you'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward phrasing ('I feel glad to hear about that you are going'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and sentence boundaries. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limit your score. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and correct verb forms to improve accuracy.

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