Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-12

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 rima,

i hope you are doing well . i got your email two days back , but i could nt able to reply you back due to some health issues.i heard you are willing to take the course as same as took for my masters degree.

First of all, if you really interested in management field,this course is really better choice for you because it offers two specialization in the final semester such as in emgering tech and enterprenurship .more over in the final semester you aslo get the chance to explore the really professional companies and persons .

i highly recommend this university to you because it is included in the 10 top university of canada .the professor teaching in the university and well qualified and experienced and they also offer placement to students after finishing the course.

furthermore, you can easily apply through their online website .In that website they included all the mecessary documents we need to upload for applying the course and also dont forget to take the recent photo of you for uploading in the website.

i hope all this information will help you.if you need further information i will definitely help you. Take care and meet you soon on next monday

ypurs lovingly

paratha

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three points in the task: you describe the management course and its two specialisations, recommend the university by referring to its ranking and teaching staff, and explain that applications are made online. The advice about uploading documents and a recent photo is practical and relevant. The letter also maintains a friendly purpose and tone. Some details, however, are less fully developed: the course description does not explain its duration or what studying it involves, and the reasons for recommending the university are mostly listed rather than supported with examples. To strengthen the response, add a little more specific information about your own experience and explain how the university’s features would benefit your friend.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information follows a generally sensible order: you introduce the reason for writing, discuss the course, recommend the university, and then give application advice. Paragraph breaks help distinguish these main points, and phrases such as “First of all” and “Furthermore” guide the reader. However, some linking is mechanical, and the final paragraph combines further help, a sign-off, and a meeting plan without a smooth transition. A few references, such as “this course” and “that website,” could be clearer or more naturally connected to the preceding information. Use a wider range of simple, natural transitions and give each main purpose its own paragraph to make the progression more polished.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “specialization,” “final semester,” “professional companies,” “placement,” and “necessary documents.” The friendly expressions also suit a letter to a friend. However, spelling errors and awkward word combinations are noticeable, for example “emgering tech,” “enterprenurship,” and “take the course as same as.” Some wording is also imprecise, such as “10 top university” and “persons,” which makes parts of the letter less natural. Build accuracy with common academic and application collocations, and proofread spelling carefully. More precise phrases would make your advice clearer without requiring unusually advanced vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more extended sentences, including the sentence explaining that the course offers two specialisations and the one describing the online application process. The overall meaning is usually understandable, but errors in sentence structure, verb forms, articles, agreement, and punctuation are frequent enough to affect fluency. For example, “if you really interested” needs a form of “be,” and “the professor teaching in the university and well qualified” is missing a main verb. There are also run-on sentences and inconsistent capitalisation. Practise building accurate sentences with clauses such as “because” and “which,” then check that each sentence has a clear subject and verb and appropriate punctuation.

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