Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-10

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 6.5)

Dear Nikhil,

I hope you are doing great.

I am writing this epistle to provide you some information about the program that you are thinking to choose at the same university from where i have studied. I have completed my post graduation diploma in the stream of Global Project Management. It was two years of program with the co-op placement opportunity.

The reason why i am recommending you this Toronto University is not only because of the facility and resources they provide but also you will get an opportunity of career placement. Every year the university held a placement program where many renowned organization conduct interviews from the students of the university and mostly 95% students got selected and start their career right after their studies. It would be an great opportunity for you to study from this university.

You can apply for the program you selected in both ways online and in-person as well. Online application is little easier then waiting in the cue and it also save your time to travel to university. you can submit all the required documents through online portal and make payments through any debit or credit card.

I hope you get selected for this program and start your career path through this university.

Yours Sincerely

Lovejeet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly described the Global Project Management course, provided a logical reason for recommending the university (career placement opportunities), and offered practical advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task. To reach a higher band, ensure that all details are fully accurate and avoid minor inconsistencies, such as referring to the institution as 'Toronto University' if that is not the specific name, though this does not significantly detract from the overall task fulfilment.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different topics. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'The reason why', 'Every year', and 'In addition', which help the flow of information. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and there are occasional issues with referencing, such as 'the program you selected' which could be phrased more naturally. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and the letter is easy to follow throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'renowned organization', 'placement program', and 'career path'. There are some instances of slightly unnatural word choices, such as using 'epistle' in an informal letter to a friend, which is overly formal and archaic. Additionally, there are minor errors in collocation, such as 'held a placement program' (should be 'holds') and 'waiting in the cue' (should be 'queue'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise word choice and attention to common spelling patterns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The reason why I am recommending you... is not only because of... but also you will get...'. However, there are several grammatical slips throughout the text. Examples include 'from where i have studied' (should be 'where I studied'), 'It was two years of program' (should be 'a two-year program'), and 'It would be an great opportunity' (should be 'a great'). Furthermore, there are issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message.

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