Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22
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 5.0)
Dear rahul
Your course B. B. A is finish in this year. Alredy your father told you diside the next choice M. B. A. That is good desition. More job operchunitys for this course. In mba more branches, which branch you select ? I prefer for HR managing course will better choice. Currently big job offers available for this course. This university courses are avaleble in the accadamic year. Last year two courses, this year one of added.
This university certificates value is very high of another university. Teachers are well sufficient and experienced persons. They are very friendly and careing. Atmosphere of this area is very good. More over no pressure of students. So this institution is most beautiful moments gift us.
Apply for this course i will help you. Online apply for this course, i send the details how to apply. Your full certificate are submit for application time. Mainly bba mark percentage is considered for next choice. Any objection you tell.
Yours faithfully
Shince
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points: describing the course, recommending the university, and offering advice on the application process. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited and lacks the necessary depth for a higher band. The tone is somewhat informal and disjointed, making it difficult to follow the narrative flow. While the requirements are met, the content is brief and lacks the elaboration needed to fully engage the reader. To improve, you should expand on your personal experiences with the course and provide more specific, actionable steps for the application process rather than just stating that you will help.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter is divided into paragraphs, which is a positive step, but the internal structure of these paragraphs is weak. There is a lack of logical progression between sentences, and the use of cohesive devices is very limited. For example, phrases like 'More over' and 'So this institution' are used in a way that does not effectively link ideas. The referencing is also occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the BBA course and the MBA recommendation. Improving the use of transition words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, with several spelling errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'diside' (decide), 'operchunitys' (opportunities), 'careing' (caring), and 'accadamic' (academic). The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on simple descriptors like 'good' and 'beautiful'. To achieve a higher score, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common items and more precise collocations. For instance, instead of saying 'big job offers', you could use 'lucrative career prospects'. Focusing on accurate spelling and expanding your repertoire of descriptive adjectives and professional terminology will help.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the readability of the text. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'Your course B. B. A is finish' and 'Your full certificate are submit'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and sentence boundaries. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of complex structures like relative clauses or conditional sentences to add variety and accuracy to your writing.
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