Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-11

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 5.5)

Dear Divya,

Hi, on 19th of September, I am coming to your city to see Hotel Saskatchewan, because I am going to work there as a painter on that I not booked for any job so i think to vist your city I will be free for two days 19th and 20th of this month. I am wondering if you have to time to come with me to check that hotel? And I want to know about anything else we can do in your city just let me know before that date, because I want to be prepare for that like camping, Fishing, Skydiving , and any another adventures thing if your city have any of them just give me a call so we can book everything in advance to avoid any mistake. I know you are like me very lazy in booking those things but this time I donot want to miss any thing. By for now.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points: the purpose of the trip, a request for information, and an invitation to your friend. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. The explanation of your work as a painter is slightly confusing, and the request for activities is a bit repetitive. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are expanded with more clarity and detail. For example, instead of just listing activities like 'camping' or 'fishing', you could explain why you are interested in these specific pursuits or ask for your friend's personal recommendations based on their local knowledge.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is written as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. In IELTS letters, you should use clear paragraphing to separate your introduction, the body points, and the closing. While there is a logical progression of ideas, the lack of paragraphing and the limited use of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition') make the flow feel mechanical. To improve, use transition words to link your sentences more naturally and organize your points into distinct paragraphs for each bullet point.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite basic and contains some inaccuracies. Phrases like 'any another adventures thing' are grammatically incorrect and unnatural. You also rely on simple verbs like 'do' and 'see'. To improve, try to use more precise vocabulary related to travel and social planning. For instance, instead of 'check that hotel', you could use 'visit the site' or 'inspect the premises'. Expanding your range of collocations will help you convey your message with more precision and sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the letter, particularly regarding sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense. Examples include 'I am not booked for any job so i think to vist', 'I am wondering if you have to time', and 'I know you are like me very lazy'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and using correct punctuation. Try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures while ensuring that your basic grammar remains accurate.

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