Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-30

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 Jamie,

How've you been? I just received your letter and I'm glad to know that you are finally going on a camping holiday for the first time this very summer. I'd be more than happy to share some suggestions which might come in handy for your camping vacation.

I really believe that you're going to have a good time there. I still remember that you've always had a keen interest towards movies based on camping. One time we almost had our bags ready to go to a camping place but I got sick and we unfortunately had to cancel the whole plan. Anyway, now your dream of pursuing one is coming true.

But keep in mind there are some possible drawbacks you might face while camping. There is an increased risk of attacks from dangerous animals such as black bears. So, I would suggest that you use a government-approved safe camping site. Another thing that might bother you is unavailability of clean drinking water. Make sure you grab extra!

I would've love to accompany you but this summer I got to visit India to see my grandparents. So, we this some other time.

Don't forget to send poics.

All the best,

Mohdeep

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three points and maintains an appropriate friendly tone. You explain why Jamie may enjoy camping by referring to their interest in camping films and the cancelled trip, describe risks involving wildlife and drinking water, and clearly say you cannot join because you are visiting your grandparents in India. The personal memory makes the encouragement relevant. However, the enjoyment point is less fully developed than the disadvantages: explain more directly what Jamie might enjoy about the experience, such as being outdoors or spending time with friends. The disadvantages are useful but could include practical advice beyond choosing a safe site and bringing extra water. The response covers the task well overall, with some ideas needing further development.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter is organised into clear paragraphs, each with a recognisable purpose: opening, reasons to enjoy camping, possible drawbacks, and your availability. The progression is easy to follow, and transitions such as “But keep in mind” and “So” help connect advice to its explanation. The personal anecdote also supports the flow rather than feeling unrelated. Some links could be more precise: “Anyway” does not clearly show how the cancelled trip leads to the idea that Jamie’s dream is coming true, and “So, we this some other time” leaves the closing thought incomplete. Use clearer transitions and complete the final idea, for example, “Perhaps we can go together another time.”

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for a friendly advice letter, including phrases such as “keen interest,” “possible drawbacks,” “increased risk,” and “government-approved safe camping site.” These choices communicate the main ideas clearly, and the tone is generally suitable. There are some inaccurate or awkward expressions, however: “interest towards movies” is not a natural collocation, “pursuing one” is unclear for taking a camping holiday, and “grab extra” does not specify what Jamie should bring. “Poics” is also a spelling error. Choose more precise, natural phrases such as “interest in films about camping,” “go on a camping trip,” and “bring extra drinking water.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The response includes both simple and more complex sentence forms, such as “I really believe that you’re going to have a good time there” and the sentence explaining that you must visit your grandparents. Most of the message remains understandable, but some grammatical errors are noticeable. “I would’ve love to accompany you” should be “I would’ve loved to accompany you,” and “So, we this some other time” is incomplete; write “So, we’ll have to do this another time.” The sentence about the cancelled plan also needs clearer construction: “we had almost packed our bags to go camping, but I got sick.” Check verb forms and ensure each sentence has a complete, correctly formed clause.

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