Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25

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 James,

I hope are doing well. I received your letter a few days ago where you mentioned that you have completed your school and you are planning to apply in University for higher studies. You requested advice about subject choice hence I am writing to share my thoughts.

I am glad that you want to be enrolled in Electrical and Electronic Engineering like me. I believe you will enjoy your studies as well as the practical sessions. In addition, in the last semester, you will get the chance to visit a factory which provides real life working experience. Moreover, after completing the studies, you will receive job opportunities from renowned companies.

I would recommend to apply in Dhaka University because their teacher's are experienced and laboratories are modern. Also ex-student alumni helps new graduates in receiving job opportunities.

You can apply online but I would recommend to visit the administration office first before applying.

I hope to see you soon.

Yours faithfully

Jamil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You provide details about the Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, explain why the university is recommended, and offer advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat brief. For instance, while you mention the factory visit, expanding slightly on how this specifically helped your career would have provided more depth. The response is well-focused and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph addressing a specific part of the prompt. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'Also' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally clear, the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the letter follows a standard structure. To reach a higher band, you could experiment with a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'this subject') is used more consistently to connect sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'enrolled', 'renowned', and 'alumni' correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'completed your school' (should be 'finished school') and 'teacher's are experienced' (the apostrophe is unnecessary here). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication or precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and avoiding basic errors will help improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'I hope are doing well' is missing the subject 'you', and 'teacher's are' contains an incorrect possessive apostrophe. Additionally, 'apply in University' should be 'apply to university'. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. You should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions to improve your accuracy.

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