Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-19
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 sarah
I hope tou are doing well . I am writing tou this letter today to update you about the course I did last month at my university.
The course was HUMN422 ( Topics in Technology and Society ). This course is about how technology affects society and how socirty reacts to the dependence on technology. The registration will open tomorrow , you can register you for the fall term.
I really enjoyed learning this course , It gives you breif knowledge about technology its advatages and disadvantages for society. Even the professor was also so supportive and friendly. She explain each and every task with good examples and practical raal world examples.
I would recommend you to go for this as in this modern era this course will surely help you a lot and you will get a chance to learn new things.You can text me or call me on my number if you are really intrested to register as i will be glad to help you out throughout your journey.
simone
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The student successfully covers all bullet points required in the task instructions. The letter gives specific details of the course taken, namely HUMN422 (Topics in Technology and Society), and explains what the subject entails. The response explains why the university is recommended by highlighting the supportive professor who uses good, practical, real-world examples. Furthermore, practical advice is provided regarding the application process, mentioning when registration opens and offering further contact. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. Ideas are relevant and fully developed, satisfying the criteria for Band 7.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter maintains a clear logical organization from the opening greeting to the closing sign-off. Information is logically sequenced, beginning with an update about the course, moving into course details and university recommendations, and finishing with application advice. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas, such as the course description and the recommendation. While cohesive devices are simple, they are used effectively to guide the reader. Referencing is generally clear, though minor improvements in linking sentences could enhance the flow further. Overall, the structural progression aligns well with Band 6.5 or 7.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully communicating ideas about university studies, course content, and practical advice. There are attempts to use less common vocabulary, such as 'dependence on technology', 'advantages and disadvantages', and 'practical real-world examples'. However, some lexical errors and spelling mistakes are present, such as 'tou' instead of 'to', 'breif' instead of 'brief', 'socirty' instead of 'society', and 'intrested' instead of 'interested'. These minor inaccuracies do not impede communication, placing the response securely in the Band 6 category.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as conditional and relative clauses ('This course is about how technology affects society and how society reacts...'). There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues throughout the text, including lowercase letters at the start of sentences or after commas, missing articles, and typos like 'I really enjoyed learning this course , It gives you...'. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear and they rarely impede communication. The control of grammar corresponds to a Band 6 performance.
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