Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-30

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.

Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email:

• give details of the purchase
• describe the problem
• explain why you need a replacement urgently

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sir,

I hope you find letter well. I am writing to inform you about clothes, which I purchased online and I am unsatisfied with that clothes.

Last week, I ordered a formal dress for my convocation by online because I did not have enough time to shop in person. So, I placed an order on amazon app. Moreover, I received my outfit after one week. I was so happy on that day because it was my first time when i am going to try formal dress.

However, the size of dress was small. As medium size is fit for me. Additionally, the fabric of cloth was not good. It looks cheaper instead of expensive. Therefore, i n

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 118 words long. Furthermore, the letter is incomplete, ending abruptly with 'i n'. While you have attempted to address the three bullet points—giving details of the purchase, describing the problem, and explaining the need for a replacement—the final point is not addressed at all due to the unfinished nature of the text. To improve, ensure you fully develop each point and check that you have met the minimum length requirement to avoid a penalty.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into short paragraphs, which is appropriate for this task type. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete ending. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Additionally' are used, but they are somewhat mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'unsatisfied with that clothes', where the pronoun usage is awkward. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your sentences flow logically from one to the next, leading to a complete conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands. You rely on basic descriptors like 'not good' and 'cheaper'. There are also some errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'unsatisfied with that clothes' (should be 'unsatisfied with the clothing') and 'by online' (should be 'online'). To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to retail and product quality, and pay closer attention to pluralisation and article usage.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'I hope you find letter well' (missing article), 'it was my first time when i am going to try' (tense inconsistency), and 'As medium size is fit for me' (incorrect structure). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of lowercase 'i'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and ensuring that your sentences are grammatically complete.

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