Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-31
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 John,
I hope you are doing great. In your last letter you told me that you are planning to go camping this summer, and you were also asking me to give you some advice about it. It is a good decision to go camping, as it will be a wonderful experience and you will enjoy . Moreover, the weather and the greenery of the site will enhance your mood and relieve your stress.
Although there are many benefits of going on trip, some of the disadvantages are animal attacks, thefts and limited resources like hot water and bathrooms. However, you can cook if you have arranged the setup, as food prices in these areas are very high.
I would love to join you in this journey but, unfortunately, I have a very important assignment to complete by the end of next week. I will definitely come to see your pictures and listen to your stories when you are back. We will together some other times. Till then take care of yourself and enjoy to the fullest.
Loads of love.
Sammy
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the benefits of camping, such as stress relief and the environment, and provide relevant disadvantages like safety concerns and limited facilities. Your decision regarding joining the trip is also clearly stated. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the 'why' behind your advice to provide more depth, but overall, the task requirements are fully met.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for the advice and disadvantages, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Although', and 'However' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. For instance, the transition between the disadvantages and the suggestion about cooking could be smoother. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different points. The referencing is generally clear, though some sentences could be better connected to improve the overall flow of the narrative.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'enhance your mood', 'relieve your stress', and 'limited resources' are effective. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'go on trip' (should be 'go on a trip') and 'We will together some other times' (which is grammatically incomplete and awkward). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise or idiomatic expressions would help demonstrate a wider range and better control over nuance.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'you will enjoy' is missing an object, 'We will together some other times' is missing a verb, and 'go on trip' lacks an article. These errors do not impede communication, but they do occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on ensuring that all clauses have a clear subject and verb, and pay closer attention to article usage and prepositional phrases.
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