Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-18

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 Love,

I hope you are doing great in your life, I am writing this letter regarding the bicycle that i am not using for a long time . The reason for this is that i am doing two jobs ,therefore it is not possible for me to manage time to use my cycle .

I have five gear cycle which is in perfect condition ,Moreover no further modifications are need on this cycle ,it is black and red in colour . I have added a basket infront on cycle to keep your personal stuff while cycling.

I have heard from you that you are planning to buy a cycle for your core exercise , i think you can purchase this from me in cheaper price rather than wasting your money on brand new cycle. This is perfect cycle for your use .

I will wait for your response.

Yours truly,

love

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why you are no longer using the bike (busy with two jobs), describe the bicycle (five gears, black and red, includes a basket), and explain why your friend would like it (for their core exercise). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the condition of the bike or the specific benefits of the basket to make the letter more engaging and persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'therefore' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by punctuation errors, such as the comma splice in the first paragraph ('...two jobs ,therefore it is not possible...'). Additionally, the transition between the description of the bike and the suggestion to buy it could be smoother. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring correct punctuation between clauses would help the text feel more cohesive and professional.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message, such as 'modifications', 'perfect condition', and 'purchase'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'in cheaper price' (should be 'at a cheaper price') and 'infront on cycle' (should be 'in front of the cycle'). The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. Focusing on natural collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing will help improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation that occasionally distract the reader. For example, there are issues with article usage ('a five gear cycle', 'the cycle'), capitalization ('i' instead of 'I'), and comma placement. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to limit the score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, consistent capitalization, and the correct use of articles.

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