Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27

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 James,

I hope you are doing well. I am delighted to hear that you are thinking about applying the Regulatory course at the Northeastern university in the Toronto.

I have completed this course in 2024. This course is all about getting approval of products whether they are cosmetics, drugs or food from FDA. As you have interest in clinical studies, so I personally believe that you find it interesting because it includes all phases from pre clinical trail to post market surveillance.

I would like to recommend the Northeastern university for this program. All professors are really experienced and helpful. As you are living in the Toronto, it would be easy to commute. On the top of that you can continue your part time job because this course has three classes per week.

For applying, firstly you have to request offer letter from university. It will take a month after that you will receive invoices for payment.

I hope you will like my advice. If you have any question feel free to contact me. Wishing you a good luck for your new journey.

Best regards,

Rimple Sharma

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 Regulatory course, explained why you recommend the university, and offered clear advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly more on the 'details of the course' to provide a more vivid picture of the academic experience, but overall, the response is well-developed and meets the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the prompt. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'firstly', 'on the top of that', and 'as you are' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the progression between sentences is smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal/semi-formal letter, and the overall structure is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using subject-specific terms like 'clinical studies', 'pre-clinical trial', and 'post-market surveillance'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'applying the Regulatory course' (should be 'applying for') and 'request offer letter' (should be 'request an offer letter'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Using more precise collocations would enhance the naturalness of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'in the Toronto' (unnecessary article), 'you find it interesting' (should be 'you will find'), and 'Wishing you a good luck' (should be 'Wishing you good luck'). Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the grammar does not hinder the reader's understanding. To improve, focus on article usage and verb tense consistency, particularly when discussing future possibilities or hypothetical situations.

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