Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-20

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 Joban,

Hope you are doing good. I am glad you asked me about the camping.

I think you will enjoy this outdoor activity as far I know you are nature loving person and loves to go out for natural places. You will get to do a lot of things like chopping woods for fire pit, cooking the food and setting up the tent for stay. If you are going with friends, then you will be making lifelong memories.

However, there are some things that might annoy you. First of all, your sleep might get disturbed by nature sounds and air mattress is not that comfortable as your bed at home. Moreover, you have to cook your food by yourself and do the dishes as well.

Since, its your first time, I would love to come along with you, provided that a 2 day trip to show the ropes. We have to book the camping site in advance before it is sold out.

I am excited to see you soon.

With love,

Amitoz Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three points and maintains a clear, friendly purpose. You explain why camping may suit Joban by referring to their love of nature and the chance to make memories, mention drawbacks such as disrupted sleep and having to cook and wash dishes, and clearly say you would join them. These ideas are relevant and supported with examples, which gives the response a solid, complete feel. Some details could be developed more precisely: for instance, explain how the outdoor activities or scenery would appeal to Joban, and clarify the proposed two-day trip so the invitation is unmistakable. Overall, the advice is clear and appropriately personal, though a few points remain general.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter is organised in a clear sequence: an opening, reasons to enjoy camping, possible disadvantages, and your decision about joining. Paragraphing helps the reader follow these shifts, while transitions such as “However,” “First of all,” and “Moreover” make the contrast and list of drawbacks easy to understand. The closing also suits the friendly letter format. Cohesion is generally effective, although the final paragraph moves quickly from your offer to booking the site, and “Since, its your first time” interrupts the flow with awkward punctuation. Connect the invitation and practical booking advice more smoothly, and use references such as “this trip” to make links between ideas more natural.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for a friendly letter, including relevant expressions such as “outdoor activity,” “lifelong memories,” “disturbed,” and “show the ropes.” These choices communicate the main ideas clearly, and the tone is generally appropriate. Some collocations and phrases are less natural or precise, however: “go out for natural places” and “chopping woods for fire pit” do not sound idiomatic, while “the camping” is unnecessarily awkward. “Nature sounds” is understandable but could be more specific. Aim for natural combinations such as “spend time in nature,” “collect firewood,” and “camping trip.” This would make your vocabulary more fluent and precise without changing the friendly tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and more complex forms, including a reason clause (“as far I know…”) and a conditional phrase (“provided that…”). The message remains understandable, but some grammatical errors are noticeable. For example, “you are nature loving person and loves” has an article and subject–verb agreement problem; “Since, its your first time” has incorrect punctuation and uses “its” where “it’s” is needed. The sentence about joining is also incomplete or unclear after “provided that a 2 day trip.” Check agreement, articles, apostrophes, and sentence boundaries, and make sure conditional clauses are followed by a complete main clause. More accurate control of these patterns would strengthen the letter.

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