Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-28

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)

Date:- 28/09/26

Dear Vivek,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing this letter about my bicycle which I purchased around a half year ago and just a week ago I bought a new car which is a Mercedece Benz E Class 2026 model.

So I want you to light on that I am no longer using my bicycle.

It is a Mercedece Bicycle 2025 model with 3 gears in front and 7 gears in back , total of 21 gears moreover it has a dual LED lamp on both sides. In addition to that it has disc brakes on both of the wheels and it also have a very comfortable 3 inches seat which you can adjust in accordance of the hight up to 15 inches.

I was thinking of that you might be in the need of the bicycle for your daily routine from your home to college and for work. So you can get there by easily with my bicycle as you told me that you have a long distance from your home to your college. so it is the perfect fit for your daily routine that will be even smoother than everday.

If y'd like to see it or if you want a test ride than please let me know.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The student has successfully addressed all three bullet points required in the prompt. First, the writer clearly explains why the bicycle is no longer in use, noting the recent purchase of a car. Second, a detailed description of the bicycle is provided, mentioning the brand, model year, gear count, LED lamps, disc brakes, and comfortable adjustable seat. Finally, the writer explains why the friend would benefit from having it, connecting the bike's features to Vivek's daily commute from home to college and work. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and all ideas are relevant and well-developed. Therefore, this performance meets the criteria for Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter follows a clear logical organization with an appropriate informal opening and closing. The student uses some cohesive devices such as 'moreover', 'in addition to that', and 'so', although some transitions feel a bit conversational or repetitive. Paragraphing is used to separate the greeting, main body points, and closing remarks, making the progression of ideas easy to follow. Referencing is generally clear, and the overall structure meets the expectations for a semi-formal or informal letter. This performance fits comfortably within Band 6.5.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, including terms like 'purchased', 'dual LED lamp', 'disc brakes', and 'adjustable'. There are some attempts at less common lexical items, along with minor word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'light on' instead of 'shed light on' or simply 'let you know', and phrasing like 'in accordance of the hight' instead of 'in accordance with the height'. Spelling is generally good with only minor slips ('Mercedece', 'hight'). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the message clearly, earning a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, incorporating relative clauses and conditional structures (e.g., 'If y'd like to see it or if you want a test ride than please let me know'). There are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing present, such as 'I was thinking of that you might be in the need of the bicycle' and 'you can get there by easily'. However, these errors do not impede communication. Punctuation is mostly functional, though spacing around commas and periods could be improved. This reflects the descriptors for Band 6.0.

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