Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-14

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
 

Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter:
• explain the purpose of the trip.
• ask about things to do and see in the city.
• invite your friend to do something with you during your visit.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Famia,

I hope you are doing splendidly! it has been a long time since we caught up with each other. I am writing a to express my thrilling about that I am planning to visit your city next month. It will be a business trip. There will be an opening ceremony of my restaurant's new franchise. As you know, I am also on prohibition time. So, it is necessary for all staff to attend this event because there will be one week training session for new employees.

Furthermore, I also want to explore new places and learn about the culture of Murree. Moreover, suggest me some beautiful spots for visit. For instance, what should I need in your city? How's the weather and also recommend me the best hotel for check-in.

In addition, it will be a great opportunity to hang out with you. I will send you all the details when I will reach.

I am very happy to see you.

Yours sincerely,

Rabia kanwal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points: explaining the purpose of the trip, asking for recommendations, and inviting your friend to meet. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas could be developed further to reach a higher band. For example, when mentioning the business trip, you could briefly elaborate on the nature of the restaurant franchise to make the context more engaging. The request for information is clear, but ensure that your questions are phrased naturally to improve the overall flow of the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'In addition' to link your points. However, the transition between the business purpose and the request for sightseeing tips is slightly abrupt. Additionally, some sentences are a bit disjointed, such as 'I am very happy to see you' at the end, which feels disconnected from the previous invitation. Improving the flow between sentences would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. There are some instances of awkward word choices, such as 'thrilling about that' instead of 'thrill that' or 'prohibition time' (likely meaning 'probation'). Phrases like 'caught up with each other' are natural and appropriate for an informal letter. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and checking word forms. While your vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating a few more descriptive adjectives or idiomatic expressions would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am writing a to express', 'what should I need in your city', and 'when I will reach'. These errors occasionally distract the reader, though they do not prevent understanding. You should pay closer attention to verb tenses and preposition usage. To reach a higher band, aim for more error-free complex sentences and ensure that your punctuation, particularly with commas, is used consistently to support the structure of your sentences.

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