Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-23

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 Arvind,

I hope you are doing great. I writing this letter regarding my visit to your town Toronto. My purpose of this trip is related to my business meeting . Recently , i got the promotion as a head branch manager . So , i am joining the team next month before that i have to complete the training that is scheduled here in Toronto downtown .

My meeting is for 2 business days and later for weekend i am free . I was wandering if we can catch up and have some fun together like old times . I have heard so much about Toronto from my other collogues . there are so many interesting things to see like CN tower , the very famous nigara falls , blue mountains . I was thinking to go there .

we will go there and enjoy the views over there . the view in the nigara falls is so amazing we will go in the ship wearing red swim suits . Also the Cn tower is the great place to eat on the top of the city .

waiting to hear back from you as soon as possible

your truly

ratinder

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the purpose of the trip (business training), a request for sightseeing recommendations, and an invitation to meet. The tone is appropriately informal for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat simplistic. For example, the description of the Niagara Falls and the CN Tower is a bit repetitive and lacks depth. To improve, you should expand on why you want to visit these places or provide more specific details about your availability to meet, which would make the letter feel more natural and engaging.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is generally coherent, and the progression of ideas is logical. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'also' and 'so', but the transitions between sentences can feel a bit mechanical. Paragraphing is present, but the structure is slightly disjointed, particularly in the second half of the letter where sentences are short and choppy. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider range of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in addition to') to connect your ideas more fluidly and improve the overall flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it is somewhat limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'great', 'fun', and 'interesting'. There are also some spelling errors, such as 'collogues' (colleagues), 'nigara' (Niagara), and 'wandering' (wondering). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they do suggest a need for more attention to detail. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to travel and business, and ensure you proofread for common spelling mistakes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There is a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You have several grammatical errors, such as 'I writing' instead of 'I am writing', 'i got the promotion' (capitalization issues), and 'before that i have to complete'. Additionally, there are punctuation errors, such as missing commas and incorrect capitalization of 'i'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization to improve your accuracy.

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