Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-23

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 Sir / Madam,

Event DetailsI am writing to share feedback about our company annual meeting held at the Grand Plaza Hotel last week.The event took place on Friday and hosted over fifty guests from our firm.We used the main conference hall and booked lunch for all attendees.

What I LikedThe staff members were very helpful during the entire booking process.The food served at lunch tasted fresh and delicious.The conference room had clear audio equipment and fast Wi-Fi connection.

Areas for ImprovementThe air conditioning in the main hall was too cold in the morning.The front desk staff took a long time to check in our late guests.The parking area lacked enough signs to guide our visitors properly.

I hope you can fix these small issues for future corporate bookings. Thank you for your hard work and great hospitality.

Yours faithfully,

Tej Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: providing event details, mentioning positive aspects, and suggesting improvements. However, the response is 142 words, failing to meet the 150-word minimum requirement. This under-length significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the content is relevant, the bullet points are addressed in a very brief, list-like manner rather than being fully developed into a cohesive letter. To improve, you should expand on your points—for example, by explaining why the Wi-Fi was important or describing the impact of the parking signage issue. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, but the lack of length prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into clear sections, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of headings like 'Event Details' and 'What I Liked' is not appropriate for a formal letter format; these should be integrated into the prose using transition words or cohesive devices. The sentences are mostly simple and lack a variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'however'). The progression of ideas is logical, but the mechanical nature of the paragraphing and the lack of sophisticated cohesive devices limit the flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task and conveys the intended meaning clearly. You use some relevant business-related terms such as 'annual meeting', 'attendees', and 'corporate bookings'. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. Many sentences follow a similar structure, and there is a lack of less common lexical items or idiomatic collocations that would demonstrate a higher level of proficiency. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and precise verbs to add nuance to your feedback.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The grammar is generally accurate, and there are no major errors that impede communication. You use simple sentence structures correctly. However, there is a lack of complex sentence structures (e.g., relative clauses, conditional sentences, or passive voice), which are necessary for higher band scores. For instance, instead of 'The food served at lunch tasted fresh', you could use 'The lunch, which was served promptly, was both fresh and delicious.' Increasing the variety of your sentence structures will significantly improve your score in this criterion.

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