Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .................. ,

Student answer (Band 5.0)

Dear : meet

Hy yes ofcourse I gave you advice for choose the course in the university.when I was in university I choose the B.com course it's a very good course and in this course you study about all account , assets , liabilites like

It's very easy when you bilt your intrest and you try to undresatnd everything it will be very easy.

I can give you some details like ....in this couse many subbjects available and you study to all subject like statestic, bussiness low , Economics ets every book study about business profit and loss .

Also it's helpfull to your future when you become a charted accounter its a very helpfull to you.

And you apply this course very easy when your 12th standard marksheet in maths subject 80 + marks you easly apply .just going to the university give all your document , marksheet and pay the university fees and you easily addmission in the your favourate university and you study this course.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address the three requested points: you identify the B.Com course, mention subjects such as accounting, statistics and economics, recommend it for future career prospects, and give basic application advice. However, the details are limited and some points are unclear. For example, “it’s a very good course” is not supported with a specific reason about the university, and the advice about needing “80 + marks” in maths may be too narrow or uncertain without explaining where to check the entry requirements. The letter also lacks a clear closing and does not consistently sound like a personal message to a friend. Develop the course experience and university recommendation with concrete, reliable details, and make the application steps clearer.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is some organisation: the response moves from describing the course to its usefulness and then to application advice. Basic linking words such as “Also” and “And” help signal these shifts. However, the ideas are mostly presented in one continuous block, so the reader has to work to distinguish the different parts of the letter. Several transitions are abrupt, and the repeated use of “and” does not always show how ideas relate. For instance, the course subjects, career benefit and application process could each be grouped into separate paragraphs. Use clear paragraphing and a small range of accurate links, such as “In addition” or “To apply,” to create a more consistent progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the general subject, including “account,” “assets,” “liabilities,” “business,” and “profit and loss.” There are also attempts to use course and career terms. However, the range is limited, and frequent spelling errors or imprecise word choices sometimes make the message difficult to understand, as in “bussiness low,” “charted accounter,” and “favourate university.” Some phrases are also unnatural, such as “you study to all subject” and “addmission in the your.” Build accuracy with common academic and application vocabulary, and check spelling carefully. More precise phrases such as “accounting subjects,” “career prospects,” and “submit your documents” would make the advice clearer and more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response mainly uses simple statements and attempts a few longer sentences, but the longer structures are often difficult to follow. Errors in verb forms, articles, agreement and sentence construction occur frequently; for example, “when I was in university I choose” needs a past-tense verb, while “when you become a charted accounter its a very helpfull to you” combines clauses without clear grammatical control. Sentence boundaries and punctuation are also inconsistent, with several ideas joined by commas or “and.” These problems sometimes make the intended meaning unclear. Practise building accurate simple sentences first, then combine them using clauses such as “because” and “when.” Check tense consistency and use full stops to separate complete ideas.

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