Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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)

Hey Rutvi,

I hope you are doing well. I has been long time that we did't meet. I heard that you are planning to apply for the course which I took. I got really excited once I got to know that you are thinking about my university.

I definitely suggest to choose my university for this course specifically. I know that you want to study Machine Learning deeply and my course is completely covers all important subjects and topics. In further, we have intelligent and kind professors who helps us and explain whenever we booked session even though there is no class. Moreover, our university has attractive structure and interior which you will love it. Specially, the canteen area is amazing where we both can play our favourite game chess and other board games as well. Additionally, at back of the college, there is huge trail and beautiful garden where you can spend time for getting peace and enjoy the weather.

I would say try to apply as soon as possible because there are very limited seats available right now and don't forget to attach your documents which are necessary otherwise it will affect your process.

Alright, you need more help and information then you can reach me out anytime. I will see you soon.

Best wishes,

Rutu

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers all three bullet points required by the task. You successfully describe the Machine Learning course, provide reasons for recommending the university (such as the quality of professors and the campus environment), and offer practical advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, ensure that the description of the course is slightly more detailed; for example, mentioning specific modules or the practical nature of the assignments would add depth to your ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'In further' (though 'Furthermore' would be more natural). The progression of ideas is easy to follow. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally repetitive. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'limited seats', 'attach your documents', and 'intelligent and kind professors'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'reach me out' instead of 'reach out to me' and 'my course is completely covers' (grammar error affecting lexical clarity). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, incorporating more precise academic or descriptive collocations would demonstrate a stronger command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader, such as 'I has been long time that we did't meet' (should be 'It has been a long time since we met') and 'professors who helps us' (subject-verb agreement). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and preposition placement. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and tense consistency will significantly improve your accuracy.

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