Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-04

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 Maria,

Hope you're doing good. I am extremely happy that you're planning to go on a camping site for the first time ever and I surely believe it would be once in a lifetime experience for you. But, I would like to advice few things to keep in mind as I have gone through similar situations before.

You will enjoy the best weather conditions especially because of a summer camping holiday. Of course, you can get a chance to talk with people from different ethnicity and their culture. Regular activities like fishing near a river and spending time with the nature will keep you motivated and enthusiastic. On the contrary, there would be possible downfalls like a far wider medical facilities in case of health emergency, and also getting lost into a bush or dark area due to lack of internet connectivity.

I was excited to join with you when you called last week for this camping, but final exams are nearby and don't want my grades to be fluctuated on the final mark sheet. Better luck next time!

Best wishes,

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, described potential disadvantages, and clearly stated your inability to join. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To improve, you could develop your ideas further; for example, when mentioning the disadvantages, you could briefly explain how to mitigate them (e.g., bringing a first-aid kit) to make the advice more practical and personal. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for the main points, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'On the contrary' and 'especially because of', which help the flow of ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or abrupt. For instance, the transition between the benefits and the disadvantages could be smoother. Paragraphing is used correctly to separate the different aspects of the letter, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. Ensure that your linking words are used naturally to improve the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'once in a lifetime experience' and 'enthusiastic' are used appropriately. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'far wider medical facilities' (which is unclear) and 'getting lost into a bush' (should be 'in the bush'). Additionally, 'fluctuated on the final mark sheet' is slightly unnatural in this context. Focusing on more precise collocations and idiomatic expressions will help you move into a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'I would like to advice' should be 'advise' (verb), and 'join with you' is unnecessary; 'join you' is sufficient. There are also minor issues with articles and prepositions, such as 'spending time with the nature' (should be 'with nature') and 'a camping site' (should be 'a campsite'). Despite these errors, they do not impede communication, and your sentence control is generally good.

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