Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-08

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 Singh,

I hope you are doing well. I would like to inform you that the bicycle which i used to drive is no longer need . I got the bike as a gift on my birthday from my parents.

The cycle is in good shape ,tires are recently changed ,braked are perfectly fine . Moreover, it is newly painted with red color which is your favourite and no damage on it. The expected money is 1000 dollars which is negotiable if you are interested.

As i remember when you used to do the collection of bicycles in your garage . I forget about that but last month i met with one of our mutual friend so i got to know from him that you are still collect the bicycle . I hope you will like it and this deal will worth it for you .

I will wait for your positive response .

Thankyou

Yours sincerely

rahul

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why you are no longer using the bike, describe its condition, and provide a reason why your friend might want it. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the description of the bicycle is limited to a few physical attributes, and the explanation for why the friend would want it relies on a slightly repetitive mention of their hobby. To reach a higher band, try to expand on the 'why'—perhaps by mentioning specific features that would suit their collection or riding style, which would make the letter feel more personal and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover' and 'As i remember,' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and punctuation errors, such as the spacing around commas and the misuse of 'i' (which should be capitalized). The transition between the description of the bike and the mention of the friend's collection could be smoother. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring consistent paragraph structure will help the overall progression of your ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly, such as 'negotiable,' 'mutual friend,' and 'collection.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, you use 'drive' for a bicycle (which should be 'ride') and 'do the collection' (which should be 'collect'). Additionally, 'expected money' is not the most natural way to refer to a price; 'asking price' would be more appropriate. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Common issues include the failure to capitalize the pronoun 'I,' missing articles (e.g., 'in red color'), and subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'braked are' instead of 'brakes are'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and ensuring that your sentence structures are not only varied but also grammatically sound.

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