Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-29

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 Modi,

I hope you are doing well. It was great to hear from you that you are thinking of going on a camping. I think it could be a great expereince, but i like to consider some advice which will definetly help you.

Firstly, i know you will definetly enjoy camping holiday because it will relax you so much which was never happend in your life. It will aldo help you to gaining some vital experience which will help you in your life.

However, their can be some measure you have to take although you could be face few issues. You should know the wheather condition of your camping area, otherwise it can become lit bit tough for staying a night. Additionally i am aware of your knee pain, so you should take some advice with your doctor.

Personally, i also want to spend some time with you. If you can provide me with exact dates of your camping then i will try to catch up with you.

I hope me advice helps. Let me know with the camping details

Best wishes,

Dinesh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The response covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions well. The writer successfully explains why the friend would enjoy camping, such as providing relaxation and vital life experience. Disadvantages are also addressed, noting potential weather issues and advising consideration of the friend's knee pain. Furthermore, the writer clearly states their willingness to join the camping trip provided the exact dates are given. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the ideas are extended and supported adequately, fulfilling the requirements for a Band 7 level.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, with a clear opening, body paragraphs dealing with distinct points (reasons to enjoy camping and disadvantages), and a clear closing statement. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly', 'However', and 'Additionally', although some of these transitions feel a bit mechanical or overused. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately throughout the text to guide the reader through the letter's key sections, demonstrating a clear logical organisation that meets the criteria for Band 6.5, rounded to 6.0 based on minor referencing and cohesion issues.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully communicating personal advice and opinions. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'vital experience' and 'wheather condition', but these are accompanied by noticeable spelling and word-choice errors like 'expereince' and 'lit bit'. While communication is not impeded, these frequent lexical and spelling slips demonstrate the characteristics of a Band 5.5 to 6.0 writer. A score of 6.0 reflects an adequate range with some inaccuracy in word choice and spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I think it could be a great expereince, but i like to consider some advice which will definetly help you.' However, there are frequent grammatical and punctuation errors throughout the text, including lower-case 'i', missing articles, tense inconsistencies ('which was never happend'), and agreement issues ('their can be some measure'). These errors occasionally cause slight distraction for the reader, though they rarely impede overall communication, placing this performance solidly at Band 5.5, rounded to 6.0 for effort in complex structures.

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