Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-03

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email:

• recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
• explain how your friend could learn this sport
• suggest that you both learn this sport together

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ....................................,

 

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Luis,

I hope you are doing well. I am glad to know that you have been recently moved to my town. As you asked me to suggest a physical activity that you wants to join and should be nearby your house. I would recommend you badminton will be better option as compared other sports.

Let me explain, why I think this would the best option for you. First of all, there are two badminton courts nearby your house and they are open till 11pm. Because of that, you can easily manage your busy working schedule. Moreover, they offer free 1 month coaching by an expert coach for new members.

Also, I am also thinking to change my accommodation soon. I have found two houses nearby your house. I would love to join you there as you know I am a national level badminton player.

Anyway, I know it will take some time manage your life in a new city. Let mw know, if you need my help in anything else. It would be pleasure for me.

Take care and write back soon

Best wishes

Parminder

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You recommended badminton, explained how to learn it through local courts and coaching, and proposed learning it together. The tone is appropriate for an informal email to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, you could expand on why badminton is particularly suitable for your friend's personality or fitness level, rather than focusing primarily on the logistics of the courts. The response is clear and the purpose is well-maintained throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The email is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Moreover', and 'Also' to link your ideas. While these are effective, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though there is a minor issue in the third paragraph where the transition to moving houses feels slightly abrupt. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task. You use some topic-specific terms like 'physical activity', 'coaching', and 'accommodation'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'you have been recently moved' (should be 'you have recently moved') and 'manage your life' (a more natural phrasing would be 'settle into your new life'). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'you wants to join' (subject-verb agreement), 'nearby your house' (preposition usage; 'near your house' is better), and 'let mw know' (typo). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage. The punctuation is generally functional, though some sentence boundaries could be refined for better clarity.

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