Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-12

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 Harman,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to inform you that I have a bicycle and I do not need it longer Because, my dad gift me new gear cycle on my birthday. Therefore, now i am having two bicycles. I thought that it would be helpful for you to go to tuition classes and so on. It is in new condition, there is no damage. I bought two years later. It is black in color, has 6 inch thicker wheels, also it has one ring on it. I also did color on it. I also put some accessories on it.

Moreover, there is one basket at the front side of my bicycle. If you want to get it, I can sell you in $450. Furthermore, you can come to my home and check it first if you could. I ask you first because you were looking for bicycle four months ago. i am looking forward to meet you soon.

Best regards

Gaganjot

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. You successfully explain why you are no longer using the bicycle by mentioning that your dad gifted you a new gear cycle for your birthday. You also describe the bicycle by stating its color, wheel thickness, basket, and general condition. Finally, you explain why your friend would like it by noting that Harman was looking for a bicycle four months ago and that it would be helpful for tuition classes. The tone is appropriately informal for a letter to a friend. The ideas are relevant and properly extended, fulfilling the requirements for Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter maintains a coherent overall arrangement with a clear purpose throughout. The layout follows standard friendly letter conventions, beginning with an appropriate greeting and ending with a sign-off. Cohesive devices such as 'Because', 'Therefore', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' are used to connect ideas, although some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. Paragraphing is visible, separating the main explanation and description from the sales offer and closing remarks. The referencing is generally clear, allowing the reader to follow the progression of thoughts easily, which aligns well with a Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, successfully conveying the intended message. You use some useful phrases such as 'in new condition' and 'accessories'. However, there are noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'do not need it longer', 'bought two years later' (instead of ago), and 'did color on it' (instead of painted it). These errors do not impede communication, but they restrict the lexical score to a Band 5.5, as the range is somewhat limited and contains frequent minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I thought that it would be helpful for you to go to tuition classes and so on.' There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues throughout the text, including capitalization errors ('i am having', 'i am looking'), comma splices, and incorrect preposition use ('sell you in $450' instead of for). Despite these frequent errors, the meaning remains clear and they rarely impede communication. This balance of a mixed structure with noticeable error frequency fits the Band 5.5 criteria.

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