Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-07

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 Sam,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing in revert to your letter regarding your first camping holiday this summer.

As we have been to many places , you are the one who are always excited and enjoy new activities such as rope climbing in Blue Mountains and roller coster rides in Wonderland. Therefore, I am quite confident that your first camping trip will end up with cheerful memories.

I would like to mention some possible disadvantages which I felt last year during my trip. The main problem is an unpredictable weather, therefore you have to carry a waterproof tent and some snacks for emergency. Another issue is the restless nights because of the uneven ground inside the net and the bugs around every corner of your light and tent. Therefore, carry a soft anbug repellent cream with you.

Although, I had been looking forward to join you, I am unable to do so because my work schedule change unexpectedly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly explain why your friend would enjoy camping by referencing their past interest in adventurous activities. You also provide relevant disadvantages, such as unpredictable weather and discomfort, and clearly state your inability to join the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, ensure that the development of ideas is slightly more balanced; for instance, the explanation of why they would enjoy camping could be expanded with more specific detail about the benefits of nature or the camping experience itself.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear structure. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the task. You use cohesive devices such as 'Therefore', 'Although', and 'Another issue' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved by ensuring each point is clearly separated. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the progression of ideas is logical throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'unpredictable weather', 'emergency', and 'repellent'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in revert to' (should be 'in response to') and 'anbug' (a spelling error). While you attempt to use some less common vocabulary, the control is not always precise. To improve, focus on using more natural collocations and ensuring that spelling is accurate, as these small slips prevent the vocabulary from being considered 'wide and flexible' in a way that would merit a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the conditional 'if' or 'although' clauses. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'you are the one who are always' (should be 'who is'), 'my work schedule change' (should be 'changed'), and the misuse of 'anbug'. These errors are noticeable but do not impede the overall meaning of your letter. To reach a higher band, you should focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage, as these are essential for demonstrating better control over complex structures.

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