Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-04

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 seema,

I hope you are doing good. I just received your letter yesterday regarding the course selection in Isra University .I am pleased to know that you are also planning to study the same subject as I did.

Dear as for as you are asking for my advice I will recommend you to go for it. The reason is that this subject has a great scope in the practical field. I learned a lot of concepts in this study course and now applying them in my professional field. Furthermore, I faced less challenges in finding a suitable job for myself after the completion of this course .I found great opportunities in good companies and then chose my desired job. I wish the same future for you. The faculty is also very co-operative and you will enjoy studying this subject.

I hope now all your inquires are solved and you will be more clear in making a decision.

Best wishes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points, but the development is quite limited. You mention the course and the university, but you fail to provide specific details about the course content or the application process. For example, you mention 'I learned a lot of concepts' but do not specify what those concepts were, and you do not provide any actual advice on how to apply (e.g., deadlines, documents, or online portals). To achieve a higher band, you need to expand on these points with concrete information rather than general statements. The tone is appropriate for a friend, but the lack of detail makes the response feel underdeveloped.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into a logical sequence, moving from the greeting to the recommendation and finally the conclusion. However, the paragraphing is poor; the entire body of the letter is essentially one block of text. Using cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' and 'In addition' is a good start, but the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical. To improve, ensure you use clear paragraph breaks to separate the different requirements of the task and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite repetitive and lacks sophistication. You use basic phrases like 'good companies' and 'suitable job'. While these are understandable, they do not demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary. There are also some minor issues with word choice, such as 'inquires are solved' (should be 'queries are answered' or 'questions are resolved'). To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic or professional terminology related to university studies and career development.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There is a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. For example, 'as for as you are asking' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'as far as'), and there are issues with article usage and capitalization (e.g., 'Isra University'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods in several places. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency of the writing.

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