Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-05

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 6.0)

Dear Kiran ,

Hii, how are you ? I hope your are doing well.

I am writing to letter to bring your attention towards my course which i did in my university. In this year i finished my Business administration course major in supply chain from university of Calgary. It is really demanding course in thesdays to build business skills.

As you also want to own your business this course is the best option for you because you can get depth of knowledge regarding how to operate the business and handle inventory in warehouse as well as you can also obtain information about different business strategy which will help you to run business in upcomping time.

Its enrollment process is very easy , firstly you have to submit your college 's offical transscripts then, apply for offer letter . After receiving letter of acceptance from unviersity . you have to fill first two semesters fees in advance.

I am really excited for your future plans of study . if you need any help regarding application process , then call me freely.

See you soon,

yours lovingly,

Arsh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all three bullet points required by the task. You successfully identified the course (Business Administration, supply chain), provided reasons for recommending the university (depth of knowledge, business skills), and outlined the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific, personal anecdotes about why the university is excellent, rather than just general statements. The structure is clear, and the purpose of the letter is evident from the beginning, fulfilling the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, with each focusing on a specific part of the prompt. There is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the advice and the closing. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'firstly', 'after', 'then'). Some transitions between sentences feel abrupt, such as the jump between the course description and the application process. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow and coherence of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'Business administration', 'supply chain', 'enrollment process', and 'transcripts'. However, there are several spelling errors ('thesdays', 'upcomping', 'unviersity', 'offical') and some awkward phrasing, such as 'bring your attention towards my course'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a wider range of vocabulary to express ideas with greater precision. Focusing on collocations and accurate spelling will help improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you successfully use some complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the university', 'a business'), verb tense consistency ('your are doing'), and punctuation (spacing before question marks and commas). Some sentences are slightly fragmented or lack proper subject-verb agreement. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms. Increasing the variety of complex structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher band.

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