Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-06
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)
Dear Sanjay,
I hope this email finds you in robust health.
I'm excited for our meetup after a year. However, on the same day I have some professional duties i.e. an urgent meeting with the mayor about a major upcoming city project. Yet, I made a splendid settings for your arrival.
Firstly, go to the west gate of the railway station as you get down from the train. A friend of mine named 'Uday' will reach out via call and he'll take you to 'Rameshwar Cafe'. You must try our city's delicious breakfast i.e. Idli & Dosa.
Afterwards, when you reach home, there you'll see a keypad on the door. The passcode is my birthday. Let me see, how strong is your memory? Just kidding if you forgot then simply go to the snapchat and in my profile you can find the information.
Lastly,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses all three bullet points: key arrangements, directions, and evening plans. However, the letter is incomplete, ending abruptly at 'Lastly,', which leaves the final requirement unfulfilled. Furthermore, the response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, coming in at 144 words. This under-length significantly impacts the development of ideas, particularly the final section regarding evening activities, which is entirely missing. To improve, ensure all parts of the prompt are fully developed and that the letter reaches the minimum length requirement to allow for a complete and coherent conclusion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter uses basic paragraphing and some cohesive devices like 'Firstly' and 'Afterwards' to guide the reader. However, the abrupt ending at 'Lastly,' severely disrupts the flow and coherence of the text. The logical progression is interrupted because the final paragraph is not developed. While the internal structure of the existing paragraphs is generally clear, the lack of a proper conclusion and the failure to complete the final point make the overall organization feel unfinished and disjointed. Improving the structure by ensuring each point is fully articulated and the letter is brought to a natural close is essential.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for a personal letter, with some attempts at more varied language such as 'robust health' and 'splendid settings'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'made a splendid settings' (should be 'made splendid arrangements') and 'get down from the train' (more naturally 'get off the train'). The use of 'i.e.' is slightly formal for a letter to a family member. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, it lacks the precision and natural collocation expected at higher band levels.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response shows a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'on the same day I have some professional duties' (missing 'that'), 'if you forgot then simply go' (should be 'if you forget'), and 'in my profile you can find the information' (slightly awkward word order). Punctuation is generally functional, but the incomplete nature of the final sentence is a significant error. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to suggest a lack of full control over complex structures.
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