Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-03
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 5.0)
DEAR JAY ,
I WRITE TO INFORM YOU I N NOT AVAIBLE AT HOME AT THIS TIME , YOU ARE THERE AND PICK HOUSE KEY BESIDE NEIGHBOUR .
I AM GOING OUTSIDE FOR WORK I M NOT AVAILABLE BUT YOU ARE STAY AT MY HOME N GET REST N TAKE SOME SNACKS I M COMING HOME IN EVENING . ANYTHING YOU WANT INFORM ME I DELIVER FOOD , TEA AND SOME SNACKS .
MY SISTER COMING FROM VADODRA AND I M NOT AVAIBLE AT THIS TIME BECAUSE OF TODAYS MY WORKING DAY I M BUSY IN MY WORK SHE ARRIVE IN MORNING 10 AM . MY HOUSE KEYS COLLECT FROM MY NAIGHBOOR HOUSE .
I M COIMNG IN EVENING 7 PM , WE ARE GOING FOR DINNER , GOING FOR MOVIE N SOME FUN ACTIVITY TOGATHER
YOUR SINCERELY,
MINAXI TAILOR
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses all three bullet points: key arrangements, directions, and evening plans. However, the content is repetitive and lacks sufficient development. The letter is also under the 150-word minimum, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. The tone is inconsistent and lacks the appropriate formality or warmth expected in a letter to a family member. To improve, you should expand on each point with more natural detail—for example, explaining exactly how to reach your house from the station using landmarks or specific street names, rather than just stating you are busy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks a clear logical flow. Ideas are presented in a fragmented manner, and the paragraphing is inconsistent and confusing. There is a lack of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'however') to link sentences together, making the text feel like a list of disjointed statements rather than a coherent message. The use of referencing is also weak; for instance, the sudden mention of 'my sister' in the third paragraph is confusing as it is unclear if this is the family member mentioned earlier. Improved paragraph structure and the use of transition words are essential.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'AVAIBLE' instead of 'available', 'NAIGHBOOR' instead of 'neighbour', and 'VADODRA' (likely Vadodara). The phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'I DELIVER FOOD', which does not convey the intended meaning of offering to provide or order food. The range of vocabulary is limited, and the errors in word choice occasionally make it difficult to follow the intended message. You need to focus on using more precise verbs and adjectives to describe your plans and instructions.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammar is significantly flawed, with frequent errors in verb tense, sentence structure, and punctuation. Many sentences are missing articles ('pick house key', 'collect from my neighbour house') or use incorrect verb forms ('you are stay', 'she arrive'). The punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent capitalization and a lack of proper sentence boundaries. The reliance on simple, fragmented sentences limits the range of structures. To improve, focus on basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb.
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