Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-30

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 rohan,

i hope you are doing well i heard that you want to apply in my university ( bcit ) for higher studies and also in the same course .

in my studies , i did operations managnment - facilities from the insitution. it consist of various courses like related to computer, construction, mathmatics and business. by the result of this course you can get a higher rank job in company .

there are numerous reason why you will be a part of the university. firstly, it is easy to commute located in the heart of our hometown. secondly , the university regulated by government so there are no benefits like scholarship , bursuary and hostel facilties.

there is a simple procedure to apply , firstly go to the website www.bcit.com and looking for the course then check the requirments for the course and then applied . or you applied for the offer letter by the mail and it cost $200 cad and then you have to wait for approval .

thanks

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points: the course details, the reasons for recommending the university, and the application process. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, your explanation of the application process is a bit confusing, particularly the mention of 'no benefits like scholarship' which seems contradictory to a recommendation. To improve, ensure your ideas are fully explained and logically consistent. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend, though it could be slightly more natural.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use basic cohesive devices like 'firstly' and 'secondly' to structure your argument. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the connection between ideas within paragraphs could be smoother. For instance, the transition between the course description and the job prospects is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus will help you achieve a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message, such as 'commute', 'procedure', and 'requirements'. However, there are several spelling errors ('managnment', 'insitution', 'mathmatics', 'bursuary') and some awkward word choices, such as 'by the result of this course' instead of 'as a result of this course'. To reach a higher band, focus on accurate spelling and using more precise collocations to express your ideas more naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include missing articles ('the university'), incorrect verb forms ('the university regulated by government' should be 'is regulated'), and punctuation errors, such as inconsistent spacing and capitalization. While these errors do not completely prevent communication, they are noticeable and occur frequently. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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