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 Dhruv,

Hope you are enjoying the summer at its fullest!! I received your letter for the suggestion to get into cookery course or not ? As I am very excited to share that I enrolled into The University of Ottawa in cooking and baking course for the fall 2026. Additionally, these course will be 2 years degree certificate with paid internship for 6 months.

I was very impressed with the department of cooking tour when I visited last month. The kitchen was fully equipped with various kinds of utensils and cutleries. All of the work stations were not only deeply cleaned but also were organized in the same standard . Moreover, The chef coat what students wear that got all my attention, which also inspired me to get the admission and turn my childhood dream into reality. At the end, because of above benefits I highly recommend you to get into the University of Ottawa for the course.

Although, the procedure to apply for the enrolment is easy to navigate, I would like to suggest you to consider prepping all the documents and payment method before you start the process. Moreover, arrange the computer with good connection of internet. These will support smooth process for the application without any obstacles.

Hope you get the admission soon and we get to go to school together!!

With Love,

Dimpal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided details about the course (a 2-year certificate with a 6-month internship), explained why you recommend the university (the facilities and the professional environment), and offered practical advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and encouraging style throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader receives a clear and helpful response. To reach a higher band, ensure that your opening sentence directly acknowledges the request rather than using a question mark, as this improves the clarity of your purpose.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Moreover', and 'Although' to connect your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. For instance, the use of 'Moreover' at the start of two consecutive paragraphs makes the flow feel a bit predictable. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different topics. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the progression between sentences feels more natural rather than relying on a standard list of connectors.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'enrolled', 'equipped', and 'navigate'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'department of cooking tour' (should be 'culinary department tour') and 'get the admission' (should be 'get admitted' or 'gain admission'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise usage. You have attempted to use some less common vocabulary, which is good, but you should focus on ensuring these words are used in their correct idiomatic context to enhance the overall sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'these course will be' (should be 'this course will be') and 'The chef coat what students wear' (should be 'The chef coats that students wear'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and article errors, such as 'at the end' (should be 'in the end') and 'good connection of internet' (should be 'a good internet connection'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles.

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