Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-16

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 Pardeep,

I hope you`re well. I`m writing this letter to inform you that I have a brand new bicycle which i want to sell to you.

I`m not longer using this bicycle because now I`m very busy in my work and now I use my car which is more convenient to me as it saves my time for longer journeys. Even, at home I usually quite busy with my studies and job work.

I have a Red Hero Honda bicycle which is both electric and manual to operate. It has music system for entertainment. Also, we can measure the distance speed and our health record. It is just 1 year old and I`ve used it for 3 months.

I`ve a strong feeling that you will definitely love it because you told me once it is your dream bicycle. You`re a bicycle lover and this bicycle will be a wonderful choice for you. Even , I feel you must buy it because I`m selling it at just half price which is affordable for you.

I hope you`ll definitely buy it. So, hurry up buddy.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: explaining why the bicycle is no longer used, describing the bicycle, and providing a reason why the friend would want it. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal style throughout. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, fulfilling the requirements of the task effectively. The response is well-structured and covers all necessary information to satisfy the prompt's instructions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing that separates the different points of the prompt. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the request. Cohesive devices such as 'Also', 'Even', and 'So' are used to link ideas, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The progression of ideas is clear, and the reader can easily follow the writer's intent from the introduction to the closing statement.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the bicycle and express their thoughts clearly. There are some attempts at more specific vocabulary, such as 'convenient' and 'affordable'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'job work' and 'distance speed', which sound unnatural. While the range is sufficient to convey the message, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I`m not longer using' (should be 'no longer'), 'saves my time for longer journeys' (should be 'saves me time'), and punctuation issues with the placement of commas and apostrophes. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the letter, and the mistakes do not impede communication. The writer demonstrates a basic control over sentence construction.

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