Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You let a friend stay at your apartment while you were away on a trip. When you returned home, you discovered that a valuable possession was broken.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• describe the broken possession.
• explain why it is important to you.
• explain what you would like your friend to do.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Every person have unique items and those are priceless. I also have some, one of these is a glass cup which is very special to me. last week i visited a place and my friend is living in my house. When i return back, I found my precious glass cup is broken and feel bad.

Moreover, This is the only cup which refreshes my school memories. I placed this cup in lobby not is kitchen because this cup is not for use. Along with this, My picture is printed on cup which makes it very unique even i have no idea this type of craftwork is available now.

At last, I would like you to find a craft person near to us and let me know, although, keep in mind he should be renowned in area and have good experience in fixing broken things. I will be very thankful to you.

Best,

Sukhdeep Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points: describing the item, explaining its importance, and requesting action. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. The description of the item is clear, but the explanation of why it is important relies on simple statements like 'refreshes my school memories'. The request for action is specific, but the tone is slightly abrupt. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your ideas with more detail and ensure the tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, which should generally be more conversational and warm.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into three distinct paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For example, 'At last' is not the most natural way to introduce a final request in a personal letter; 'Anyway' or 'Could you please' would be better. Additionally, the transition between the description of the cup and the request for help feels a bit abrupt. Improving the flow between sentences using a wider variety of linking words would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You use basic terms like 'good experience' and 'very special'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'find a craft person' (should be 'craftsman' or 'restoration expert') and 'renowned in area' (missing an article). While the meaning is clear, the range of vocabulary is limited, and there are minor errors in word choice that prevent a higher score. Using more descriptive adjectives and more precise nouns would significantly improve your lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('Every person have', 'my friend is living') and article usage ('in lobby', 'in area'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences starting with lowercase letters ('last week i visited'). To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent capitalization. Incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences, would also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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