Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-07-28
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Student answer (Band 6.5)
Dear Aunty,
I hope life treats you well. I received news from my mother that you are coming to me this morning. Unfortunately, I was not at home since last night. I was out of the city because of my exam. I had an exam in Calgary. But I will come soon. I will try to come back this night. Can you please wait for me till this evening? But in my absence, my roommate will take care of you. I told her to take care of you. She will make food for you and show you a room where you can rest. Mother told me you will come via train. So, when you reach the airport, there is a Skytrain station near the airport. It is just a 5-minute walk from the airport. You have to take the Skytrain from the station. This train leaves you at Scott Road station. After leaving the station, there is only a 2-minute walk to reach the home.
When you reach at the home. Please leave a text message or make a call and inform me. Then Riya, my roommate, will be there for you.
Thankyou
Gurpreet kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt, which is excellent. You explained the key arrangements (your roommate will assist), provided directions from the station, and mentioned your arrival time. However, the content regarding the directions is slightly confusing; you mention the relative is arriving by train, but then provide directions from an airport, which contradicts the prompt's premise. Additionally, the tone is generally appropriate for a letter to an aunt, though it could be slightly more warm and cohesive. To improve, ensure your details align perfectly with the scenario provided in the task instructions to avoid confusing the reader.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'but', 'so', and 'when', which keep the flow moving. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally a bit disjointed. For example, the transition between your exam situation and the arrival instructions is abrupt. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition to this') to connect your sentences more smoothly and create a more natural flow throughout the letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows you to communicate your message clearly. You use common, everyday language effectively, such as 'take care of you' and 'leave a text message'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'leaves you at Scott Road station' (should be 'drops you off'). To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to travel and hospitality to demonstrate a wider range of lexical items. Avoid repetitive phrasing like 'take care of you' by using synonyms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I was not at home since last night' (should be 'have not been'), 'reach at the home' (should be 'reach home'), and 'I will come soon' (which is slightly vague). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to affect the overall fluency. To improve, focus on using the correct verb tenses for past and future events and pay attention to preposition usage, specifically avoiding 'at' when using the verb 'reach'.
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