Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 Annie,

I'm writing about some tips that will help you to understand the subject easily.

give details of the course you took at the university

University Of Washington, Anatomy, it contains the structural information like nerves, muscles and bone of human body, You have to disect

In Anatomy major, you have to learn detailed information of human body's structure, like nerves, bones and muscles. You have to memorize things because there is no other alternative to that and you will have multiple chances to dissect human body. In every examination, you have to find organs and give brief information regarding them like their location, and surrounding structures.

The University Of Washington is prestigious for its medical science, where out of thousands of applicants few are selected. In addition, pupils from this university are more likely to become successful in their fields, and that's why I recommend this over others.

To apply, you have to make your curriculum vitae and send them into mail, but take note that they receive a number of applications

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: course details, reasons for recommendation, and application advice. However, the inclusion of the bullet point text 'give details of the course you took at the university' directly in the body of the letter is a significant error in format and tone. While the ideas are relevant, the development is somewhat uneven; for instance, the application advice is quite vague ('send them into mail') and lacks the specific procedural detail expected in a formal or semi-formal letter. The tone is generally appropriate for a friend, but the structural inclusion of the prompt instructions detracts from the overall task fulfilment.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the inclusion of the prompt instruction as a heading within the text disrupts the flow and cohesion of the letter. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat basic, with simple transitions like 'In addition' and 'that's why'. While the logical progression is clear, the mechanical nature of the paragraphing and the inclusion of non-letter text elements prevent a higher score. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure feels disjointed due to the formatting errors.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to convey the necessary information about the anatomy course. There are some attempts at topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'dissect', 'nerves', and 'curriculum vitae'. However, there are minor inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'structural information like nerves... of human body' and 'send them into mail'. The range is sufficient to communicate the message, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. The repetition of 'information' and 'structure' also limits the lexical variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'it contains the structural information like nerves, muscles and bone of human body' (missing articles and pluralisation) and 'dissect human body' (missing article). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are some comma splices and run-on tendencies. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent the response from reaching the 7.0 band. The control over complex structures is inconsistent, and the sentence variety is somewhat limited.

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