Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-26

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 5.5)

Dear Asma,

I hope you and your's family are fine. I am writing a letter to you for course at university. I am thinking about this we are applying in same course at university. I search university for engineering course whoever close to us. I see UET is best for this course and also near to us.

Basically, you know that in era study is to much difficult. And we need best result in it. So I decide we will go to university for C2 level. We will going together. And we are entertain at university. It's best for us.

We can apply online for admission. You can easily apply and i also help you for applying them. It is too much best advice for best carrier. In future, we can go to abroad in this base, because it's very valuable course in other country

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses all three bullet points: the course details, the recommendation of the university, and the application process. However, the content is underdeveloped. The description of the course is vague, and the advice on how to apply is very brief. Furthermore, the response is 145 words, which is under the 150-word minimum requirement. This negatively impacts the task achievement score as the ideas are not fully extended or supported as required for a higher band. To improve, you should provide more specific details about the engineering course and elaborate on the steps for the application process.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive (e.g., 'And', 'So'). Some sentences are difficult to follow due to grammatical errors, which disrupts the flow of information. For example, the transition between discussing the university and the application process is abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' to connect your ideas more logically and smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, which limits the ability to convey ideas precisely. Phrases like 'too much difficult' and 'too much best advice' are unnatural and indicate a limited range of collocations. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'in this base' instead of 'on this basis' and 'go to abroad' instead of 'go abroad'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a broader range of vocabulary, including less common words and more accurate collocations related to university applications and academic study.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'I hope you and your's family are fine', 'we are applying in same course', and 'we will going together'. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors in tense or word order. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, correct verb tenses, and the proper use of articles. Practicing the construction of complex sentences will also help improve your range.

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