Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-07-29

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 6.0)

i am very glad that you are coming to my home but for some personal issues i am not at home but don't worry i have extra keys that I hide under the foot maat outside the house door when you found the key enter in the house i have already coked meal for you and save it into fridge so when you are hungry took it from the fridge and heat up it into the oven. now go to that question that where is my house? i can send you the location of my house but for some issues if you don't arrive you imidiately call me and i tell you the exact location of my house. and in evening when i come back to my home we will enjoy together. we will drink tea in evening and talk on some topics and after some rest we will go outside and enjoy the weather by going to parks and do some shopping togeter. Have a safe journey.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt: key arrangements, directions, and evening plans. However, the development is somewhat limited. For instance, the instructions on how to get from the station to the house are vague, as you suggest sending a location rather than providing specific directions. The tone is informal and appropriate for a letter to a family member, but the lack of detail in the directions and the slightly repetitive nature of the evening plans prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure you provide concrete, helpful information for the reader, such as mentioning a specific bus route or a landmark near your home.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is written as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. In IELTS writing, it is essential to use paragraphing to separate distinct ideas—for example, one paragraph for the key arrangements, one for directions, and one for the evening plans. While there is a basic logical flow, the lack of paragraphing and the limited use of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition') make the text feel like a stream of consciousness. Using transition words and clear paragraph breaks would significantly improve the readability and structure of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You rely on simple verbs like 'get', 'go', and 'do'. There are also some errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'coked meal' (cooked) and 'foot maat' (foot mat). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to travel and hospitality. For example, instead of saying 'I tell you the exact location', you could use 'I will provide you with detailed directions'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and using more accurate terminology will help convey your message more effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'i am not at home' (should be 'I will not be at home'), 'when you found the key' (should be 'when you find the key'), and 'heat up it' (should be 'heat it up'). Additionally, the lack of capitalization for 'I' and the absence of proper sentence punctuation make the text look informal and unpolished. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will help improve your accuracy.

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