Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 Smith,

I hope you doing well, i will tell about my course in brief so you should know before taking this subject.

Firstly, My course is Computer Programming where we can learn coding problem solving technics also this program provides additional internship and there is interesting thing and that we can choose our programming language.

Also, my university open door for real world experience. after completing studies companies come to this university to look for right candidate that increase our chance to hire as soon as possible.

Therefore, for applying you need to go our university website there is a admission page and where you can put information about your last college and don't click for international admission that is for international students. After filling form you can hear back about admission with in 7 days and make sure you have good score in maths that enable your doors.

I look forward to your reply

Best wishes,

Sam

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the Computer Programming course, explains the benefits of the university, and provides application advice. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. For instance, the advice on how to apply is a bit repetitive and lacks professional tone. The response is informal, which is appropriate for a letter to a friend, but the ideas could be expanded with more specific details to better demonstrate the 'why' behind your recommendations. Overall, the task requirements are met, but the depth of information is limited.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Also', and 'Therefore' to transition between ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and run-on sentences, such as in the second paragraph where multiple ideas are joined by 'and'. The use of referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall progression of the letter feels a bit mechanical. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring sentences are clearly separated would enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for a letter to a friend, but it lacks the range and precision required for a higher band. You rely on simple, repetitive language such as 'good score' and 'put information'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'technics' instead of 'techniques' and 'open door' instead of 'opens doors'. While the meaning is clear throughout, the lack of more sophisticated or varied vocabulary limits the score. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic or professional terminology related to university applications and course descriptions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('my university open door'), missing articles ('in 7 days'), and punctuation errors (e.g., 'I hope you doing well'). The sentence structure is often fragmented or run-on, which affects the clarity of your message. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. Focusing on basic sentence construction, correct verb tenses, and proper punctuation will significantly improve your accuracy.

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