Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You are walking home through Oak Lane on Tuesday evening when you find a dog without anyone nearby. Its collar has the name and address of your neighbour, Mr Lewis, who you know only slightly. You take the dog to your flat because it is raining, but you are unsure whether he is at home.

Write a letter to Mr Lewis. In your letter

• explain where and when you found the dog
• describe what you have done to look after it since finding it
• ask him to collect the dog or suggest another way to return it

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Mr Lewis,

I hope you are doing well.I am writing to letting you know about your lost dog,which I found recently.

On 2nd of November,as usual,I was coming home from park and I saw your dog near the densed tree areas.At first,I though it might be with its owners.However,after waiting there for a couple of minutes,I realised this dog may have lost its way.

My love towards animals is incredible.In order to provide basic care to your dog,I took an advice from one of my friends,who actually is an animal doctor.I bough its feed and give him on proper time ,as advised.At the evenings,I took him for a walk to give him fresh air.

I would suggest you to visit my home and collect your dog.If its not suits your timings,I would not mind coming at any local store near by your home,as per your convenience.

Let me know your plans.Looking forward to returning your dog at your earliest.

Yours sincerely,

Sukhdeep Kaur.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three requested points: you say where and when you found the dog, describe taking it home and arranging food and walks, and ask Mr Lewis to collect it or meet elsewhere. The account is relevant and the request is clear. However, some details are less fully developed than others. The finding is dated, but “near the densed tree areas” does not clearly identify the location, and you do not explicitly mention that it was raining or explain why you brought the dog to your flat. The care details are useful, though “give him on proper time” is vague. Add these specific details and make the return arrangements more precise to develop the letter more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter has a clear overall progression: you introduce the purpose, explain finding the dog, describe its care, and finish with a request and closing. Paragraphing helps the reader follow these stages, and linking expressions such as “At first,” “However,” and “In order to” show relationships between ideas. The sequence is generally easy to understand. Some connections are less smooth, however: “My love towards animals is incredible” interrupts the practical account, and “Let me know your plans” follows the collection options without specifying what response you need. Use transitions that directly connect the circumstances to your actions, and make the final request more explicit, such as asking him to call or confirm a suitable time.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the situation and make some attempts at less common or descriptive language, including “provide basic care,” “as advised,” and “as per your convenience.” The meaning is generally recoverable, but several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “densed tree areas,” “took an advice,” “bought its feed,” and “my love towards animals is incredible.” These choices reduce precision and make parts of the letter sound less natural. Prefer familiar, accurate expressions—for example, “a wooded area,” “asked a friend for advice,” and “bought some dog food.” Also check spelling and word forms, including “thought” rather than “though,” so your vocabulary communicates the intended meaning clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including clauses with “who” and “if,” and the main message remains understandable. Some grammatical errors occur, particularly in verb forms, articles, agreement, and sentence boundaries. For example, “I am writing to letting you know” should be “I am writing to let you know”; “I bough its feed and give him” needs consistent past-tense verbs; and “If its not suits your timings” has errors in the clause structure. There are also missing spaces after full stops and commas, which affect punctuation. Practise checking each sentence for a clear subject and correctly formed verb, and use a consistent past tense when recounting what happened.

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