Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-17

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 6.5)

Dear Rahul,

I'm writing this letter to invite you on my rented house near the Simcoe lake. I was planning for the long time to book a house near the lake. Finally, my dream came true. I booked a 3 bedrooms house with a big living room which has ample of lights coming to the hall. The house has a fully furnished kitchen with all equipment such fridge, electric stove, oven and microwave. Besides this, it has a big beautiful balcony with a jacuzzi and it gives directly exposure to the lake. This is a brand new house and we are the first tenants to live there.

I like to do boating in the lake especially during the sunset time. There is also a big tennis court near the house. I like to spend at least 2-3 hours there. Furthermore, during the night time, i planning to watch new movies.

I would like to invite you on this beautiful place. Since there are plenty of activities there, i'm sure you will not feel upset. Please join me on the next weekend without any excuses.

Best Regards,

Ram Patel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You described the house, explained how you are spending your time, and provided a clear invitation to your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, providing enough detail to give the reader a clear picture of your summer experience. To reach a higher band, ensure that your opening and closing statements are slightly more natural in their phrasing, as some parts feel a bit mechanical.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Finally', 'Besides this', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. However, the flow between some sentences is slightly repetitive, and the use of cohesive devices could be more varied to improve the overall progression. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics. To improve, try to use a wider range of linking words and ensure that your referencing (e.g., 'this place') clearly connects back to the previously mentioned house.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using words like 'furnished', 'tenants', and 'exposure' correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'ample of lights' (should be 'ample light') and 'gives directly exposure' (should be 'provides direct access' or 'offers a direct view'). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Focusing on natural collocations will help you express your ideas more fluently.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'invite you on my rented house' (should be 'to'), '3 bedrooms house' (should be '3-bedroom house'), and 'i planning' (should be 'I am planning'). Additionally, there are some issues with article usage and prepositions. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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