Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

HII SAM,

I heard from someone you are completed your hifh education. However, you are looking for university to get higher education i will definity give u suggestion which helps to make a better future goals for u . In my view u can choose associate of arts because i took this course they have many benefits like u can easily learn about social life and political life. To elaborate, you can a good salaries jobs after graduate. To expalin. to apply in this sector ucan searcjh on google or other platsforms but one of famous universties were i passed out is universtitycanada west u can apply their online with my reference by u can get a 30 percent discount in yourfirst semester fees. i hope you are unbderstand aboiut all details if you have inquries u can feel free to contact me

warms wishes,

PARAM

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: the course details, the recommendation of the university, and the application advice. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited and lacks depth. For instance, the description of the 'Associate of Arts' course is vague, and the advice on how to apply is overly simplistic. Furthermore, the response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the overall task achievement. To improve, you should expand on your ideas with more specific details and ensure the letter meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The letter lacks a clear structure and paragraphing. The ideas are presented in a single block of text, which makes it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of your points. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices (e.g., 'To elaborate', 'To explain'), they are used mechanically and sometimes incorrectly. The informal tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, but the lack of logical paragraphing and the repetitive use of 'u' and 'i' hinder the flow of the message. Using clear paragraphs for each bullet point would significantly improve the coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors such as 'hifh', 'definity', 'platsforms', 'universtities', and 'unbderstand'. The use of text-speak abbreviations like 'u' is inappropriate for an IELTS writing task, even in an informal letter. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise language to describe the course or the university. To improve, you should focus on using standard English spelling, avoiding abbreviations, and expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and nouns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with verb tense ('you are completed'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'I heard from someone you are completed your hifh education.' Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters and incorrect usage of periods. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex grammatical forms. Improving your control over basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors would be a good next step.

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