Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-21

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 6.5)

Dear Amber,

How are things goings? I hope everything is doing well with you. I'm writing this letter to tell you that I'm coming to Toronto next week.

I have a business trip for two weeks, and I have some free time after my mettings in the company. Therefore, I would like to plane a trip with you to explore the city and know more about the traditions of the local people there.

I also would love to try the food and maybe watch a movie to catch up with you!.

So, I would like to meet up with you in the 25th of April at 5.30 P.M, after I finnish working we could hang out in the city do some shopping and grab a dinner after!.

let me know if you are down with this plan, if yo are not please inform me so we can make other arrengements!

Best wishes,

Amanda

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the purpose of the trip, asking for recommendations, and inviting your friend to meet up. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands exactly why you are writing and what you expect from the interaction. You have maintained a consistent, friendly tone that is well-suited to the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You have used basic cohesive devices such as 'Therefore', 'also', and 'So' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, the paragraphing could be slightly more refined to separate the invitation from the logistical details more clearly. However, the progression of ideas is easy to follow, and the use of referencing is generally clear, making the letter easy to read and understand.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'mettings' (meetings), 'plane' (plan), 'finnish' (finish), and 'arrengements' (arrangements). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary to describe your activities, rather than relying on common phrases like 'hang out' or 'grab a dinner'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'How are things goings?' instead of 'How are things going?', 'in the 25th of April' instead of 'on the 25th of April', and 'if yo are not' (typo). Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the letter. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage. Your control of basic sentence structures is generally good, but more attention to proofreading for minor slips would enhance your score.

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