Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-11

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 6.5)

Dear Pritam,

Hope you had a great time at my place.

I am back from the trip today. When I was cleaning my home I found my precius pot broken. I understand if you broke mistake. I am too upsate because this was given by my parents.

This is the only thing I carry with me here, As I am living alone without my family and this port reminds me that my parents watching me everytime and they are with me, but sadly pot is broken now and this is not gonna be recover. this pot was very iportant to me as that was the only thing I had from my parents.

Anyways, You can not change anything once done, but I would really appreciate if you could help me to find the same pot as I had. I don't want to let my parents know that I do not have that lucky pot given by them.

I hope you understand my fellings anf attachement with that pot, I look forward to your help.

Best regards.

Princy K.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: describing the broken item, explaining its significance, and requesting a solution. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a personal and communicative style throughout. The ideas are relevant and clearly expressed, though the development of the request could be slightly more nuanced. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the reader is left in no doubt about the situation or the desired outcome. The response successfully fulfills the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, each serving a distinct purpose. There is a clear progression of ideas from the initial discovery of the damage to the emotional explanation and finally the request for help. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Anyways' and 'As I am living', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The use of referencing is generally clear, and the paragraphing is sufficient to guide the reader through the narrative. While the flow is generally good, more varied linking words would improve the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their feelings and the situation clearly. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'precius' (precious), 'upsate' (upset), 'port' (pot), and 'iportant' (important). These errors are noticeable but do not impede communication. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited; the writer relies on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, the writer should aim for more precise adjectives and avoid repetitive phrasing, such as using 'pot' multiple times in close proximity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'if you broke mistake' (if you broke it by mistake), 'not gonna be recover' (not going to be recovered), and 'fellings anf attachement' (feelings and attachment). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some run-on sentences and missing commas. While these errors are frequent, they rarely prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning. The writer demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but control over these is inconsistent, leading to the noted errors.

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