Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-03

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 Sara,

I hope you're doing well! I'm writing to tell you about the house that I've rented on the eastern shore of Lake Willow for this summer.

It a two-story timber cottage house in eastern area. It features a broad wrap-around wooden deck with floor to ceiling windows, plus a private stone docks with two kayaks tied to the posts.

I'm start most mornings with an early swim before reading on the sunny porch. In the afternoons, paddle cross the clam water, and evenings are spent grilling dinner on the deck while watching the sunset over the lake. My daily routine here is wonderfully peaceful.

You really need to come and experience this place for yourself! why don't you visit for a long weekend next month? We could spend the days out on the water and fire at night.

Let me know which dates suit you to come over. I've really looking to meet you.

Warm Regards,

Aamena

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 your daily activities, and extended a clear invitation to your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, being informal and friendly. 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 all descriptive details are grammatically integrated, as some minor slips in the description of the house slightly detract from the overall clarity of the message.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the task. You use clear paragraph breaks to separate the introduction, description, activities, and the invitation. Cohesive devices such as 'In the afternoons' and 'plus' are used effectively to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by minor grammatical errors, such as 'It a two-story' and 'I'm start', which make the transition between ideas slightly less smooth. Overall, the progression of ideas is easy to follow, and the letter maintains a consistent focus throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using descriptive terms like 'wrap-around wooden deck', 'floor to ceiling windows', and 'peaceful'. These choices help create a vivid image for the reader. There are some minor word-choice errors, such as 'paddle cross the clam water' (should be 'paddle across the calm water') and 'I've really looking to meet you' (should be 'I'm really looking forward to seeing you'). While these errors are present, they do not impede communication, and the vocabulary remains sufficient to convey your message effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical slips that occur throughout the text, such as 'It a two-story' (missing verb), 'I'm start' (incorrect verb form), and 'why don't you' (should be capitalized). These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable, though they do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your verb tenses are consistent. Increasing the accuracy of your complex sentences will help you achieve a higher band score.

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