Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-25

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 Arsh,

How're you? I have such a great news for you I wanted to sell me bicycle, I know you like it a most.

I've not need it anymore due to my busy schedule I've not get enough time to ride by bicycle. For a some long it is in the garage area no one is using it, as you now I travel everywhere by my car. Therefore, i don't need it.

When I bought it I sent you a picture as you know its company. I hardly used it two or three times in summer for riding near beaches when we went on a picnic. Otherwise, I never use it so, it is in a good condition.

I know need it for your daily purposes as i know where you live there is no bus service you have to walk 3 kilometers to reach at bus station that take your too much time and energy, keeping all these things in mind i relalized you really need it right?

Just let me know if you want it, I looking forward your reply.

Love,

Daman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why you are no longer using the bicycle (busy schedule and car usage), describe the bicycle (good condition, rarely used), and explain why your friend would benefit from it (long walk to the bus station). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic, and the response would benefit from more specific details about the bicycle itself, such as its brand, color, or type, to make the description more vivid and engaging for the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the task. There is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the transition 'For a some long' or the repetitive use of 'as I know'. While the message is easy to follow, the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'it', 'this') is always clear and precise.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'garage', 'condition', and 'daily purposes'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'I have such a great news' (should be 'some great news') and 'I've not get enough time' (should be 'I haven't had enough time'). To reach a higher band, you should focus on more natural collocations and avoid repetitive sentence structures. Spelling errors like 'relalized' also detract from the overall quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an attempt to use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb tenses and auxiliary verbs, such as 'I've not need it' instead of 'I don't need it' or 'I haven't needed it'. There are also issues with articles and prepositions, for example, 'reach at bus station'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to suggest a lack of control over complex structures. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will help improve your accuracy.

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