Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Tina,

I hope you're doing well. I would like to sell my bicycle if you are interested in it.

As you know, I am moving to apartment where is not enough storage space, so it is difficult to take it with me. Plus, I already have enrolled in a local gym, especially for my cardio workout. Therefore, it is no longer used by me.

Actually, I was gifted this bicycle about a couple of years ago on my birthday. It is in good working condition, as I had done regular services. It is a medium-sized and has blue colour.

I think you would like it because you told me last time when we met in our friend's function that you were looking for a bicycle which can be used for commute purpose,

I hope you like my offer. I am waiting for your reply.

Kind Regards,

Raj

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three points: you explain that the move leaves little storage space and that you have joined a gym, describe the bicycle as blue and medium-sized, and connect the offer to Tina’s commuting needs. The purpose is clear and the friendly tone suits the task. The reasons for no longer using it and the bicycle’s condition are reasonably clear, but the description and the explanation of why Tina would like it are brief; for example, you could add a practical detail about its features or how it would suit her commute. The response is also two words below the required minimum, so add a little relevant detail to meet the task requirement. These points keep the response from developing every part equally fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter follows a clear progression: you introduce the offer, explain your circumstances, describe the bicycle, and then say why Tina might want it. Paragraph breaks help the reader follow these stages, and links such as “As you know,” “Plus,” and “Therefore” make the reasoning easy to trace. The closing is appropriate and the overall arrangement is coherent. Some connections could be smoother: “Plus” is rather conversational, while the sentence about Tina’s commuting needs runs into the closing without a full stop. A clearer paragraph transition and more controlled punctuation would make the progression feel more polished, but the organisation is already clear throughout.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the offer and its context, including “storage space,” “good working condition,” “regular services,” and “commute.” These choices show an attempt to be specific, and the reader can understand the main message. However, several phrases are imprecise or unnatural, such as “local gym, especially for my cardio workout,” “medium-sized,” and “commute purpose.” “Friend’s function” is also an awkward way to refer to a social occasion. These are mainly collocation and word-choice issues rather than gaps in meaning. Aim for more natural everyday expressions and add a few precise details about the bicycle, such as its type or features, to show greater flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, including the reason clause beginning “As you know” and the sentence explaining why Tina might want the bicycle. Most meaning remains clear, but some grammatical errors occur. In “moving to apartment where is not enough storage space,” the article is missing and the clause needs a subject; “I already have enrolled” has an awkward verb construction; and “It is a medium-sized” lacks a noun after the adjective. The long final sentence also needs punctuation to separate the main idea from the closing clause. Review articles, clause structure, and verb patterns, then proofread for complete sentences. These corrections would improve accuracy while preserving your range.

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