Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-05

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 Jashan,

I hope your are doing well. I was planning a business trip to Vancouver in the next month. It is a business trip regarding a merger with different company.but i will have some free time to move around and explore the city.

You have been living in this city for long time. So, what are the some fun activities i can do in my free time. Also i have heard Vancouver has a beautiful scenery and lakes, can you give me some recommendations about which place i should visit because i don’t want to spend my time searching for places when i an here.

Lastly, its been so long since we have met each other. In college we use to do lots of fun things together. So, if you are free next month. I would like to invite you to do go karting with me, it would be so much fun and we can share our experiences here in Canada and later we can have a dinner.

Hopping to see you soon.

Shubhkaran singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the purpose of your business trip, asked for recommendations regarding sightseeing, and extended a specific invitation to your friend for go-karting and dinner. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the context and the purpose of your communication. To reach a higher band, ensure that all minor grammatical slips do not distract from the clarity of your message.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on one of the required points. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Also', 'Lastly', and 'So', to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. For example, the connection between the business trip and the request for sightseeing could be more fluid. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'merger', 'recommendations', and 'experiences'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'your' instead of 'you're' and 'an' instead of 'am'. While these do not impede communication, they suggest a need for more careful proofreading. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives or idiomatic expressions that are natural in an informal letter, such as 'catch up' or 'must-see attractions'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you successfully convey your meaning, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'I was planning' (should be 'I am planning'), 'different company' (missing an article), and 'use to do' (should be 'used to'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some issues with sentence fragments and comma usage. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences and focusing on subject-verb agreement will help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.

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