Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently helped your company organise an event at a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:

– Provide details about the event
– Mention what you particularly liked about the hotel
– Suggest areas for improvement.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear karan,

i am writing this letter to express my gratitude towards the party we hosted at your hotel recently in order to celebrated the promotion of our area manager.

we all had a really great time during the event. i like the way the event was organised by giving proper timely execution to all entertainment segaments. the quality of food was really remarkable and the way staff has handled everyone is really off the charts. we all were talking even after the party that how longs its been sin we enjoyed a event like this.

few things i wanna point out like the sitting arrangement should have been in such a way that everyone should have faced the stage, would also loved to see some variety in food as some of the team members were vegetarian so there was not alot of varity for them.

overall the event was so good and the company direactor has asked me to book for his upcoming event at your hotel aswell.

i hope we will see you next year aswell.

yours Truly

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: providing event details, mentioning positive aspects, and suggesting improvements. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the opening salutation 'Dear karan' is inconsistent with the formal context and the provided prompt instruction to begin with 'Dear Sir / Madam'. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, though the development of the suggestions could be slightly more detailed to fully meet the requirements of a higher band. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear and the task is fulfilled effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. There is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the feedback and the conclusion. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited and occasionally mechanical. For example, the transition between the positive feedback and the suggestions could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall flow would benefit from a more varied range of linking words to connect sentences and ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their message clearly. There are some attempts at less common collocations, such as 'timely execution' and 'off the charts', though the latter is slightly informal for this context. Some minor errors in word choice and spelling are present, such as 'segaments' instead of 'segments' and 'direactor' instead of 'director'. While the range is sufficient to communicate the intended meaning, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The writing contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including issues with verb tense consistency ('in order to celebrated' should be 'in order to celebrate') and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of lowercase 'i' throughout the text and the lack of proper sentence capitalization. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Greater attention to proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy would improve the quality of the writing.

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