Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-27
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 Amy,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing in response to your letter I received last week. I am so glad that you are finally going to resume your studies and ofcourse I am here to guide you.
Well, when I pursue the course of diploma in OHS management I was so excited. This course offers different job oppportunities once you graduate. This is 2 years course with equally distributed lessions. Also, in the last semester you have an opportunity to choose between internship or project work.
Cape Breton University is one of the best known for this course. Formal students are working in high positions as the University values their students and focuses on quality.
The application process is online through website which is open seven days a week. You are likely to get response in two to five days they response immediately. If you have any questions just email them you will get the answers. Also, If you need my help I am always there for you.
Wish to see you soon.
Best regards,
Sonam
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 three bullet points required by the prompt. First, details of the course are provided, mentioning the diploma in OHS management, its two-year duration, distributed lessons, and the final semester option for an internship or project work. Second, the response explains why Cape Breton University is recommended, highlighting its strong reputation and focus on quality. Third, advice on how to apply is given, noting the online application process and response timeframes. The tone is appropriately informal and friendly, suitable for a letter to a friend. The requirements of the task are fully addressed, and ideas are sufficiently supported, leading to a band score of 7.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The letter is logically organised with a clear overarching progression. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct point required by the task, such as course details, university recommendations, and application advice. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate ideas. Cohesive devices are generally well managed, with phrases like 'Well', 'Also', and 'The application process' helping to guide the reader through the text. However, referencing is occasionally slightly disjointed, such as in the sentence 'they response immediately' following the previous sentence's timeframe mention. Overall, the organisation is clear and easy to follow, justifying a band score of 6.5.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms related to higher education and applications, such as 'diploma', 'semester', 'internship', and 'application process'. There are some attempts at less common phrasing, though a few minor errors in word choice and spelling appear, such as 'oppportunities' (opportunities), 'lessions' (lessons), and 'pursue' instead of 'pursued'. Additionally, the phrase 'Formal students are working' contains a lexical inaccuracy, likely intending 'Former students'. Despite these errors, meaning is never impeded, and communication remains clear, supporting a band score of 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating a reasonable command of grammar. Examples of complex structures include 'I am so glad that you are finally going to resume your studies' and 'This course offers different job opportunities once you graduate.' There are, however, several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as tense inconsistency ('when I pursue' instead of 'when I pursued'), spelling/word form issues ('This is 2 years course' instead of 'a 2-year course'), and run-on structures ('two to five days they response immediately'). While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede communication, allowing the writer to achieve a band score of 6.0.
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