Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-06

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have rented a house by a lake for the summer.

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the house.
• describe how you are spending your time there.
• invite your friend to come and visit.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Hi Zoe,

I hope you are feeling well. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude about my rented house. I have been thinking to buy house for such a long time and eventually i bought it near the lake as i desired. Let me describe this home as it is attached with two master bed rooms along with washrooms. There is also a patio behind the kitchen which would be best for summer holidays. Not only that, the best part which i really wanted is bike lanes that i can go for cycling anytime.

In my leisure time, i like sitting in the balcony and spend time in the lap of nature , watching sunsets and sunrise. I am inviting you to come at my place as it has been long time since i met you. I assure you will enjoy best days of your life.

I am expecting your quick response and take care of yourself

Your love

Manpreet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points: describing the house, your activities, and inviting your friend. However, there is a significant misunderstanding of the prompt. The task asks you to write about a house you have 'rented' for the summer, but you state that you 'bought it'. This inconsistency affects the clarity of your response. Additionally, while the bullet points are covered, the descriptions are somewhat brief and could be further developed to provide a more vivid picture for your friend. To improve, ensure you read the prompt carefully to align your narrative with the specific scenario provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Not only that' and 'In my leisure time' to transition between points. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'I am writing this letter to express my gratitude about my rented house,' which does not fit the context of a friendly letter. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, but the overall progression could be smoother with more varied linking words to connect your sentences more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your ideas clearly. You use some descriptive phrases like 'lap of nature' and 'master bed rooms'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'express my gratitude about my rented house' (gratitude is usually for a favor, not a rental) and 'come at my place' (should be 'to my place'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid repetitive sentence structures. Your spelling is generally accurate, though the lack of capitalization for 'I' is a recurring issue.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that detract from the quality of your writing. These include missing articles ('buy house' instead of 'buy a house'), incorrect verb tenses ('I have been thinking to buy' instead of 'thinking of buying'), and consistent failure to capitalize the pronoun 'I'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to limit your score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and basic punctuation will significantly improve your accuracy.

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