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)

Dear 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. Apart from classes, 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 to find a 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 out to me anytime. I will see you soon.

Best wishes,

Rutu

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You provided details about the Machine Learning course, explained why the university is recommended, 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 throughout. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task. To reach a higher band, ensure that the details about the course are slightly more specific, perhaps by mentioning a particular module or project, which would add more depth to your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'Apart from' to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as 'In further', which is not a standard idiomatic expression. The progression of ideas is generally smooth, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format. To improve, focus on using more natural linking phrases and ensuring that the connection between sentences is always seamless.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'specifically', 'attractive', and 'limited'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'find a peace' (should be 'find peace') and 'my course is completely covers' (should be 'my course completely covers'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over word forms and articles. Expanding your vocabulary to include more sophisticated collocations related to university life would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include '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' (should be 'professors who help us'). These errors are noticeable and occur in basic subject-verb agreement and tense usage. While the meaning remains clear, the frequency of these slips prevents a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic tense consistency and subject-verb agreement will significantly improve your accuracy.

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