Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-02

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,

Hope you are doing great. I am delighted to hear about your plan for camping this summer. I think you will love camping as you wanted to have break from your monotonous schedule from a long time now. It would be amazing opportunity for you to stay in nature with chirping sounds of bird and animals.

Although it will be a different experience for you, but there could be some challenges like weather could be unpredictable. For instance, it is the worst feeling having your tent leaking after a rainy night. Secondly, you have to make everything from scratch such as food, putting your tent together, and so on.

It's been years I haven't went for camping myself. It could be more fun if I get a chance to join you and I have some experience of fixing tent also. Please let me know the dates if you want me to join you.

Kind regards,

Mansi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You address all three points clearly: you explain that Sam may enjoy escaping a monotonous routine and being in nature, mention drawbacks such as unpredictable weather and preparing food or assembling a tent, and say you would be happy to join. The example of a leaking tent makes the disadvantage more concrete, while your offer to help with tent repairs supports your willingness to go. The friendly tone and direct invitation suit the letter’s purpose. To develop the ideas further, explain a little more about what Sam might enjoy doing outdoors, or how the practical challenges could be managed. The main points are relevant and supported, though some remain fairly general.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter follows a clear progression: you respond to Sam’s plan, discuss benefits, introduce disadvantages, and finish with your own availability. Paragraphing helps distinguish these stages, and linking expressions such as “Although,” “For instance,” and “Secondly” guide the reader through the points. The closing invitation also provides a natural ending. Some connections could be smoother: “Although it will be a different experience for you, but…” combines two contrasting linkers, so use either “Although…” or “It will be a different experience, but…”. The list of preparations is understandable, though the transition from disadvantages to your own experience could be made more explicit. Overall, the organisation is logical and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for a friendly letter, including relevant expressions such as “monotonous schedule,” “unpredictable,” “from scratch,” and “fixing tent.” These choices communicate the main ideas, and the tone remains appropriately informal. Some phrasing is less natural or precise: “stay in nature” could be expressed more idiomatically, and “chirping sounds of bird and animals” is an awkward combination. “Worst feeling” is understandable but rather broad for describing a specific camping problem. Aim to use more natural collocations and precise descriptions while keeping the conversational style. Your vocabulary is sufficient to explain the advice, but occasional word-choice and collocation issues limit its flexibility and polish.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and more complex forms, including a reason clause with “as,” a contrast introduced by “Although,” and a conditional sentence beginning “if I get a chance.” Most of the message remains clear despite some grammatical errors. For example, “you wanted to have break” needs an article, and “I haven't went” should be “I haven't gone.” The sentence “Although it will be a different experience for you, but…” also has a faulty contrast structure. There are further issues with agreement and number in “sounds of bird and animals.” Review articles, verb forms after “have,” and sentence patterns with contrast linkers. More consistent control of these forms would make the letter smoother.

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