Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-28

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 Priya,

I hope you're in the pink of health! Last week I received your letter where you were mentioned that you are thinking about to join the same course that I did in the university. Well, I did the degree of business management in that university which is very helpful in my future as well as to find to me a better job. The duration of the course is three years.

The university is well known for its reputation in studies as well as in displane. Although the staff members of the university are very grateful, they always be there for your help. Moreover, all professors are from the international level studies. University also had there own huge library where you can find all matrials to studies, you do not have to go outside.

Lastly, every year they have lots of applicants for the admission. Unfortunately, only some can took that opportunity to got admission. But if you could apply now it would be very wonderful for you because the new session is starting next year you have enough time. You can apply online and in-person as well.

With Love,

Manpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The response covers all three bullet points from the prompt effectively. The student provides details of the course (Business Management, three-year duration), explains why the university is recommended, mentioning its reputation, helpful staff, and library facilities, and gives advice on how to apply online or in-person. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clearly communicated throughout. Although there are some minor lexical and grammatical slips, all parts of the task are fully addressed, and ideas are appropriately developed. This fulfills the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised into clear paragraphs, each handling a distinct part of the prompt. The overall progression is easy to follow. Cohesive devices are used adequately, such as 'Although', 'Moreover', and 'Lastly', which help connect ideas smoothly. However, there are some slightly awkward transitions and minor referencing issues, such as 'University also had there own huge library', which detract slightly from complete fluency. Paragraphing is used sufficiently, resulting in a solid performance that fits the Band 6.5 descriptor well, rounded to a stable score of 6.5 or 7.0. Given the clarity of paragraphing and logical sequencing, a Band 7.0 is justified.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common phrases such as 'reputation in studies', 'international level studies', and 'huge library'. However, there are notable word choice and collocation errors, such as 'where you were mentioned that you are thinking about to join', spelling errors like 'displane' instead of discipline, 'matrials' instead of materials, and awkward phrasing like 'took that opportunity to got admission'. These errors do not impede overall communication, but they restrict the lexical score to a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and conditional structures like 'if you could apply now it would be very wonderful for you'. However, grammatical accuracy is inconsistent. There are several noticeable errors, including incorrect verb tenses and infinitives (e.g., 'you were mentioned that', 'thinking about to join', 'some can took that opportunity to got admission', and 'University also had there own'). While these errors occasionally cause the reader to pause, they do not severely obstruct the flow of the letter, placing this response firmly in the Band 6.0 category.

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