Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02
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 5.0)
Dear Rahul
I am writing for yours going on a camping holiday for the first time .
This is for your Speaking Practice, here is a simple answer you can use:
*Why my friend would enjoy a camping holiday:*
I think my friend would really enjoy a camping holiday because he loves nature and adventure. He likes to stay away from his phone and city noise. He also loves bonfire, trekking and sleeping under the stars. So camping is perfect for him.
*Disadvantages of camping:*
But there are some disadvantages also. There is no comfortable bed and no bathroom. Sometimes insects bite at night. And if it rains, all things become difficult. Cooking food outside is also not easy.
*Would I like to go with him this summer?*
Yes, I would love to go camping with him this summer. I want to enjoy nature with him and make some good memories. It will be fun and also relaxing for both of us.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
You have addressed all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, listed disadvantages, and confirmed your interest in joining. However, the format is problematic. By including headings like '*Why my friend would enjoy a camping holiday:*', you have failed to write a natural letter. IELTS General Training tasks require a cohesive letter format, not a list of answers under headings. To improve, integrate your ideas into natural paragraphs with appropriate opening and closing salutations, and avoid using bullet points or subheadings in your correspondence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks the structure of a formal or informal letter. The use of headings and bullet-point-style lists disrupts the flow and cohesion of the text. While the ideas within each section are logically related, the overall progression is mechanical rather than natural. There is a lack of cohesive devices (such as linking words like 'furthermore', 'however', or 'consequently') to connect your sentences into a fluid narrative. To reach a higher band, you must use paragraphing and transition words to link your thoughts into a cohesive whole.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally clear and sufficient to convey your meaning, but it is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'no comfortable bed' and 'no bathroom' are functional but lack the descriptive range expected at higher levels. You rely on simple sentence structures and common words. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and collocations related to travel and nature, such as 'rustic accommodation', 'unpredictable weather', or 'reconnect with nature', to demonstrate a more flexible and precise command of the language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors that affect the quality of your writing. For example, the opening sentence 'I am writing for yours going on a camping holiday' is grammatically incorrect and awkward. You also have issues with article usage and pluralization, such as 'all things become difficult' and 'insects bite'. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and expanding your range to include complex structures like relative clauses or conditional sentences.
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