Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-29

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 Ahmad,

I hope you are fine and enjoying your life. I am writing to inform you that I want to sell my bicycle, which I am no longer using and I think your are the suitable person to have my cycle.

I am shifted to another city for my higher education and I barely come home on weekends. I rarely use the cycle now and it's of no use for me .

My cycle is black in colour, double wheel and in good condition. It cost me on twenty five thousand rs .It has very comfortable two seats and can carry load of two person easily.

I believe that you will be right person to buy this cycle, because your own cycle is damaged and you are searching for another bicycle. I can give you my cycle on very low price of just ten thousand which is in your range.

I hope you will find it a better cycle in minimum my cycle.

Yours sincerely,

Asad

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three points clearly: you explain that moving to another city for higher education means you rarely use the bicycle, describe its colour, condition, seating and price, and connect the offer to Ahmad’s damaged bicycle and need for a replacement. The reason for selling and the personal relevance of the offer are supported with specific details, so the purpose remains clear throughout. The description of the bicycle is less precise in places, particularly “double wheel” and “two seats,” and the closing claim that it is a “better cycle” is not fully explained. A more exact description and a clearer final recommendation would make the ideas more fully developed and persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information follows a sensible order: you introduce the offer, explain why you no longer need the bicycle, describe it, and then explain why Ahmad might want it. Separate paragraphs help the reader follow these stages, and links such as “because” make the reason for the offer clear. This gives the letter a coherent overall progression. Some connections and references are less smooth, however: “I hope you will find it a better cycle in minimum my cycle” is difficult to interpret, and repeated references to “my cycle” make the ending feel less controlled. Use clearer transitions and refer to the bicycle consistently, then close with a direct invitation to respond or arrange a viewing.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the main details, including “higher education,” “in good condition,” “damaged,” and “low price.” However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations sound unnatural, which sometimes makes the description unclear. For example, “double wheel” does not clearly describe the bicycle, “carry load of two person” is imprecise, and “in minimum my cycle” does not convey a clear meaning. There is also repetition of “cycle” and “bicycle.” Choose more precise everyday terms and natural phrases, such as describing the bicycle as “a sturdy black bike” and saying it can “carry two people.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The letter includes both simple statements and longer sentences, for example the sentence explaining that you moved for your studies and rarely return home. The main message is generally understandable, but errors in verb forms, articles, agreement and sentence construction are noticeable. Examples include “I am shifted” instead of a past-tense form, “your are,” “It cost me on,” and “you will be right person.” Some sentences also lack clear grammatical structure, especially the final sentence. Review past-tense forms, use articles before singular countable nouns, and check subject–verb agreement. Breaking the most awkward long sentences into shorter, accurate ones would improve control while retaining some variety.

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