Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-10

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 Harsh,

I hope you are doing well, I am writing this letter to tell you that I will be in your city for a business metting from my company.

I just got to know from our common friend Het that you recently moved to that city. So, I wanted to know some places from you to go and look around for it. As I would be having some spare time on my trip to explore the town.

If you can name some of the attraction to see and I want to invite you as well to join me with my trip and can spend some time together exploring the places and also getting know each other better as well. I will be waiting for your reply and hope you can join me on this adventure.

your friend,

Vrajesh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the purpose of the trip, a request for sightseeing recommendations, and an invitation to meet. However, the response is 11 words under the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the score. While the ideas are relevant, they are somewhat underdeveloped. For instance, the purpose of the trip is mentioned briefly as a 'business metting', but could have been expanded to provide more context. To improve, ensure you elaborate on your points to meet the length requirement and provide a more comprehensive response that fully develops the ideas presented.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the purpose of the visit to the request for information and finally the invitation. Paragraphing is used, though the paragraphs are quite short. Cohesive devices are present but somewhat basic, such as 'So' and 'If you can'. The flow is generally clear, but the transition between the request for information and the invitation feels a bit abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help improve the overall coherence and cohesion of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are some spelling errors, such as 'metting' instead of 'meeting'. The phrasing is often repetitive, such as the use of 'some' and 'places' multiple times. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common collocations and more precise descriptive language. For example, instead of 'look around for it', you could use 'explore the local attractions'. Focusing on accurate spelling and expanding your range of synonyms will significantly improve this score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that affect the accuracy of the writing. For example, 'I will be in your city for a business metting from my company' is slightly awkward, and 'join me with my trip' should be 'join me on my trip'. Additionally, there are issues with punctuation, such as the comma splice in the first sentence. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for minor errors will help improve your accuracy.

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