Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-06

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 Sam,

I hope you are in the pink of health. I'm writing this letter to guide you for your upcoming camping holiday in Geo park.

I have heard you talk about nature a lot of time. Also, you enjoy your weekends just by spending time at Thames river. I can say that you will surely enjoy your camping holiday.

You are going in a forest for your camping, always be aware of your surroundings. Always carry a bear spray, first-aid kit and some emergency food. Since, you are camping in a group always stick with them.

I would love to camp with you this summer, but I already planned to visit my family. I have a sister wedding to attend this summer. Maybe, we can plan next summer for 4 days. I hope that you enjoy your first camping holiday, do write me a letter and share me how was camping.

Kind regards,

Shoeb.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, provided some disadvantages (safety concerns), and clearly stated that you cannot join them this summer. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, the disadvantages are presented as a list of safety tips rather than a discussion of the potential downsides of camping, such as lack of comfort or unpredictable weather. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is expanded with more detail and personal reflection to fully satisfy the 'well-developed' requirement of the higher band descriptors.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear opening and closing. Paragraphing is used to separate the different requirements of the task. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions between sentences are occasionally abrupt, such as the jump from discussing the river to the conclusion that they will enjoy camping. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'on the other hand', 'consequently') would improve the flow and help the reader follow your arguments more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including some idiomatic expressions like 'in the pink of health'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For instance, 'share me how was camping' is unnatural; a more appropriate phrasing would be 'tell me how the camping trip went'. Additionally, 'I already planned to visit' should be 'I have already planned to visit'. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include 'I'm writing this letter to guide you for your upcoming camping holiday' (should be 'about'), 'you are going in a forest' (should be 'to'), and 'I have a sister wedding' (should be 'my sister's wedding'). These errors are frequent but do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and possessive forms.

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