Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-13

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are no longer using your bicycle.
• describe your bicycle.
• explain why you think your friend would like to have it.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sahil

I hope you are doing well. I would like to write this letter to inform you that I want to sell this bicycle to you because I am no longer using this cycle. Last month I buy new motor bike and I used that for commuting. On the other hand side I am also busy at work so I have no time to used it. As u know that my bicycle is in brand new condition and it’s latest model of this year, it’s in pretty good condition. It’s have disk breaks and gears which makes the ride more smooth.

I know that you surely need this bicycle because you need for commute to work because you need to wait for bus so long, so this will save your time too. So please if you want to have bicycles please buy it from me, I also give you special discount on it. I will look forward to your response.

Thanks

Yours faithfully

Jashan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: explaining why the bike is no longer used, describing the bike, and suggesting why the friend would want it. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the description of the bike is limited to 'brand new condition' and 'disk breaks and gears'. To reach a higher band, you should provide more descriptive detail about the bike's appearance or history and expand on the benefits for your friend beyond just saving time on the bus. The response is functional but lacks depth.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the message. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'On the other hand side' are used incorrectly in this context, as they do not contrast the previous point effectively. Additionally, the transition between the description of the bike and the suggestion to the friend is abrupt. Improving the flow between sentences using a wider variety of linking words would enhance the overall coherence of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite simple and repetitive. You use 'condition' twice in the same sentence, and 'need' is repeated several times in the final paragraph. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'used that for commuting' instead of 'use it for commuting' and 'disk breaks' instead of 'disc brakes'. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and avoid repeating the same verbs and nouns in close proximity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'Last month I buy' should be 'Last month I bought', and 'It’s have disk breaks' should be 'It has disc brakes'. The use of 'u' is informal and inappropriate for an IELTS task. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors—particularly with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement—prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. You should focus on proofreading for basic tense consistency and avoiding informal abbreviations.

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