Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-15

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 6.5)

Dear Aman,

Hope you're doing great. I'm writing this letter regarding the bicycle I bought last year, as I'm thinking of selling it.

Although, I bought this bicycle for cycling in the evening, since to stay fit. Moreover, I was planning to take part in the cycling race which is planned next month on 22th of November. Unfortunatelly, I met with a small accident couple weeks ago and got my leg fractured. Doctor told me to do bed rest for atleast 2 months to recover. Therefore, I won't be able to ride this bicycle.

It's the latest multiple gear bicycle with advance braking system. I haven't use it that much therefore it as good as new. The seat is adjustable to any height and it also have a LED headlights. Furthermore, it also have the GPS tracking system. It function really smoothly.

I heared from one of our common friend Mani that you are looking for a bicycle with such advance features in a reasonable price. I feel you would love this bicycle. I can sell this bicycle to you on a resonable amount and we can talk about it later, firstly you should come and have a look of bicycle.

Hope to see you soon.

Best wishes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three required points and maintains a clear, friendly purpose. You explain that a fractured leg prevents you from riding, describe the bicycle through its gears, brakes, adjustable seat, lights and GPS, and connect the offer to your friend’s interest in an affordable bicycle with advanced features. These details make the proposal relevant and persuasive. The reason for buying the bicycle and the accident are also explained, although the description of its condition and the proposed sale could be developed a little more—for example, by mentioning its colour, price or when your friend could view it. Overall, the task is handled fully, with only some opportunities to make the supporting details more specific.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The information follows a clear sequence: you introduce the offer, explain why you cannot use the bicycle, describe it, and then explain why Aman might want it. Paragraphing supports this progression, and the closing is appropriate for a personal letter. Linking expressions such as “Therefore” and “Furthermore” help connect ideas, though some transitions feel mechanical or are used where the relationship is not quite clear; “Although” at the start of the second paragraph, for instance, does not lead into a contrasting idea. The sentence beginning “I haven't use it that much therefore…” also joins two ideas awkwardly. More natural transitions and clearer punctuation between related clauses would make the flow smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for the topic, including relevant terms such as “multiple gear,” “adjustable,” “braking system” and “GPS tracking system.” The vocabulary communicates the bicycle’s features and the reason for selling it, and the friendly tone suits the recipient. However, several spelling and word-choice errors reduce precision, including “Unfortunatelly,” “heared,” “resonable,” and “advance features.” Some combinations are also unnatural, such as “on a reasonable amount” and “have a LED headlights.” Aim for accurate forms and more idiomatic phrasing, such as “for a reasonable price” and “advanced features.” This would make the description sound more fluent and controlled while retaining its clear, personal style.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

There is some variety in sentence structure, including subordinate clauses explaining your plans and the accident, and most of the message remains easy to understand. However, errors in verb forms and agreement recur: “I haven't use it” should be “I haven't used it,” while “it also have” needs “it also has.” The opening “Although” clause is incomplete in its current construction, and “since to stay fit” does not form a grammatical purpose clause. There are also issues with articles and sentence boundaries, as in “got my leg fractured” and the run-on connection in “I haven't use it that much therefore it…”. Review clause construction, subject–verb agreement and punctuation between independent clauses to improve accuracy.

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