Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-14

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 6.5)

Dear Varun,

How are you ? I’m writing to let you know that I’m selling my bike and if you’re interested in buying it.

I have been offered a job in abroad and I will be migrating in next two weeks of time and before I leave I should empty all my garage. That’s the reason I’m looking for someone who can buy it.

Cycle is in extremely well condition and I am very certain that one can use it for another 10 years without any complications or issues. Moreover, it is Hero top brand model and really looks attractive due to the red in colour.

Lastly, I would like to suggest that this will exactly suit your preference due to the colour which you always like the most and it also have all the good features. Furthermore, I can make good discount for you.

Let me know if you’re really interested in it.

Warm regards,

Anjali

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points: explaining why you are selling the bike, describing it, and suggesting why your friend would like it. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the bicycle is quite brief, focusing only on the brand and color. To improve, you could provide more specific details about the bike's condition, such as the type of brakes, gears, or the type of terrain it is best suited for. The explanation for why your friend would like it is also a bit generic. Expanding on these points would lead to a more fully developed response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph addressing a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'Lastly,' and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. However, some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced. For instance, the transition 'Lastly, I would like to suggest that this will exactly suit your preference' is a bit wordy and unnatural. Improving the flow between sentences by using more varied referencing and smoother linking phrases would enhance the overall coherence of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'migrating,' 'complications,' and 'preference.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'offered a job in abroad' should be 'offered a job abroad,' and 'empty all my garage' is better expressed as 'clear out my garage.' Additionally, 'Cycle is in extremely well condition' should be 'The bicycle is in excellent condition.' While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over common English collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'in next two weeks of time' (should be 'in the next two weeks'), 'due to the red in colour' (should be 'due to its red color'), and 'it also have all the good features' (should be 'it also has'). These errors are frequent but do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To reach a higher band, you should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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