Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-17

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 Friend,

I heard that you are doing the same course that I have completed last year from Delhi University. You have to fill the online registration form until 30th of August since seats are limited for the home furnishing course. At the same time you have deposit the fee form with all your attested documents.

I had chosen the Delhi University having two main causes. It suited me according to my family budget and scholarship was provided for the toppers. Moreover, It has experiential learning based classrooms that are the major requirement of the modern time. There are some skill learning based resources in the laboratory that is the demand of the modern time.

Online registration form is available on the official website of the University. Complete the form before the deadline and send the documents for scanning. I hope that you will definitely get a golden chance for this opportunity. wait for the further response.

I am waiting for your next response with good news.

Yours Lovingly,

ABC

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the course, recommending the university, and providing application advice. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention the 'home furnishing course', you do not provide specific details about what the course entails, such as modules or practical projects. The advice on how to apply is clear, but the tone is slightly inconsistent for a letter to a friend, leaning towards a formal instruction manual. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are more fully developed and that the tone remains consistently friendly and personal throughout the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover' and 'At the same time', to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel abrupt. For instance, the jump between discussing the university budget and the laboratory resources could be smoother. Additionally, the use of referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'that is the demand of the modern time', where the antecedent is slightly ambiguous. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message, using terms like 'experiential learning', 'attested documents', and 'deadline'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'having two main causes' is incorrect; 'reasons' would be more appropriate. Similarly, 'get a golden chance' is slightly unnatural in this context. You rely on some repetitive phrasing, such as 'demand of the modern time', which appears twice in the same paragraph. To improve, try to use a wider variety of synonyms and ensure that your word choices are natural and contextually accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'I have completed last year' should be 'I completed last year', and 'you have deposit' should be 'you have to deposit'. There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases, such as 'in the laboratory that is the demand'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of tense would significantly improve your accuracy.

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