Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-10
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter
- offer to make a popular dish from your country
- describe what this dish is
- explain why it should be included in the event
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Luis,
Student answer (Band 6.0)
some people believe that artifical intelligence will eventually replace teachers in school s and universities . to what extend do you agree or disagree
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly and is increasingly being used in education. Some people argue that AI will eventually replace teachers in schools and universities. Although AI can provide valuable educational support and make learning more efficient, I strongly disagree that it will completely replace teachers because human interaction, emotional support, and classroom management remain essential.
Firstly, AI can perform many tasks that are traditionally carried out by teachers. For example, AI-powered educational systems can provide students with instant answers, personalized exercises, and feedback based on their individual performance. This can be particularly useful for students who learn at different speeds. Furthermore, AI can give students access to a vast amount of information at any time, making education more flexible and convenient. Therefore, it is understandable why some people believe that teachers may become less important in the future.
However, teachers provide much more than information. Education also involves developing communication skills, critical thinking, confidence, and social abilities. A teacher can recognize when a student is struggling emotionally or academically and adjust their approach accordingly. For instance, a teacher may notice that a student has lost motivation and encourage them through a personal conversation. AI may be able to identify changes in a student's performance, but it cannot fully replace the empathy and personal connection provided by a human teacher.
In addition, teachers play an important role in managing classrooms and encouraging students to work together. Group discussions, debates, practical activities, and collaborative projects require human guidance. Teachers can also help students understand complex issues from different perspectives rather than simply providing predetermined answers. These interpersonal aspects of education are difficult for technology to reproduce.
In conclusion, although AI will probably become an increasingly important tool in schools and universities, I do not believe it will completely replace teachers. Instead, the most effective education system will likely combine AI technology with human teachers, allowing technology to handle routine tasks while teachers focus on guidance, creativity, and students' personal development.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 1.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 1.0
The student has completely misunderstood the task requirements. The prompt explicitly requested a letter to an event organiser named Luis regarding a food celebration event. Instead, the student wrote an academic essay discussing whether artificial intelligence will replace teachers. Because the response is entirely off-topic and fails to address any of the bullet points (offering a dish, describing it, and explaining its inclusion), it cannot be assessed against the criteria for a General Training Task 1 letter. It is a complete failure to address the task prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
Although the response is off-topic, the internal structure of the essay is logical. The student uses clear paragraphing, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the argument. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', 'However', and 'In conclusion' are used effectively to guide the reader through the argument. The progression of ideas is logical and easy to follow, demonstrating a good grasp of essay structure, even though the content is irrelevant to the prompt provided.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
The student demonstrates a strong vocabulary range suitable for an academic discussion. Phrases such as 'valuable educational support', 'personalized exercises', 'critical thinking', and 'interpersonal aspects' are used accurately. The language is precise and natural, showing a level of sophistication that would be appropriate for an IELTS Academic Task 2 essay. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The writing displays a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses (e.g., 'Although AI can provide valuable educational support... I strongly disagree that it will completely replace teachers'). The control over punctuation and sentence construction is high, with the majority of sentences being error-free. The grammar is consistent and supports the clear communication of the student's ideas.
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