Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Dear manpreet ,

I am writing this letter to inform you that about may previse course and also I advise and shear my experience about course subject .

Firstly , I took hotel management courses becouse you know my aim to open a restaurant .this course is one of the important part to achieve my aim .That's way I choose that course .

Secondly., their are so many universities and colleges who give hotal management course but my experience is that you take admission on lpu universities .It is one of the famous university .becouse this university have so many courses and also provide placements after course. I also completed my course from LPU . So many foreign students come and study in this university .

Thirdly , this is very easy to apply for course becouse the LPU have online website in which students can take admission for course in university after that this app give you enrollment no you can submit inside the your department and you take admission

I hope you will reply this letter

Your faithfully

Manjot

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the hotel management course, explains why the university is recommended, and provides advice on the application process. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of the application process is a bit confusing and lacks clarity regarding the specific steps. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the tone is occasionally inconsistent for a letter to a friend, leaning towards a more formal or instructional style. To improve, you should expand on your personal experiences with the course and provide more precise, step-by-step guidance for the application process to ensure the reader fully understands your advice.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Thirdly' to signal the progression of your points. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the final paragraph where 'this app' is mentioned without a clear antecedent. The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of periods and commas (e.g., 'Secondly., their are'). Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent punctuation would significantly enhance the logical flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are several spelling errors, such as 'previse' (previous), 'shear' (share), 'becouse' (because), and 'hotal' (hotel), which occur frequently. You rely on simple, repetitive phrasing to convey your ideas. While you successfully communicate the main points, the lack of precision and the recurring spelling mistakes limit your score. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using a wider range of vocabulary related to university life and professional goals, and pay closer attention to the spelling of common words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('their are so many universities'), incorrect verb tenses ('I choose that course'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also problematic, with erratic use of commas and periods. While these errors do not completely prevent communication, they are frequent enough to cause some difficulty for the reader. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common grammatical slips will help improve your accuracy.

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