Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-22

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 Rajdeep,

Hope you are doing well! Here, I would like to let you know about bicycle which is used only one and half month, and i heard, you need bicycle now for daily use. So I decide to sell you.

I bought bicycle from my father's friend who is Mr,Mehra he is famous for bicycle delar. On my last birthday my father gifted me car, so that, this is new and i used onley one month that's why I want you sell to you.

This bicycle is blue which is jupiter of TVS company Nowadays, this company have lots of differant types of vehical and power is so high. It gives better rang also which is very important because of increasing fuel price day by day.

I would prefer to sell you because you told me one time that i would buy new tow wheel for my Job so that i though first you are the best and good person to sell my bicycle.

If you have any question please call me I will help you.

Best wishes,

bhoomi patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: the reason for selling, a description of the bicycle, and why the friend would like it. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the bicycle is slightly confusing, as you mention it is a 'TVS Jupiter' (which is a motor scooter, not a bicycle) and discuss fuel prices, which is irrelevant to a bicycle. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the content lacks the necessary precision to fully develop the ideas. To improve, ensure that the details provided are logical and directly relevant to the specific item being discussed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'So that, this is new' is awkward, and the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the use of 'it' when referring to the bicycle or the situation. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'as a result') and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher score. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'delar' (dealer), 'onley' (only), 'differant' (different), and 'vehical' (vehicle). Additionally, the confusion between a bicycle and a motorized vehicle (TVS Jupiter) suggests a lack of control over topic-specific vocabulary. To improve, focus on accurate spelling and using more precise collocations. Avoid using informal or incorrect terminology when describing technical features of the item you are selling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles ('I heard, you need bicycle'), incorrect verb forms ('I decide to sell you'), and punctuation errors (e.g., 'Mr,Mehra'). The sentence structure is often repetitive, and the misuse of 'so that' as a primary connector makes the writing feel unnatural. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, the correct use of articles, and proofreading for basic punctuation and spelling errors. Practicing more complex sentence structures like relative clauses would also be beneficial.

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