Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-09

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 Divya,

Hope you are doing well! I am so excited, to be with your for the whole week and eagerly waiting to spend a good time with you.

Once you arrived at the Mumbai central railway station book a cab or take a taxi for Opera heights building which is a kilometer away from the station. I have put keys in the shoe rack so get it from there and get inside the house. I have made complete brunch for you so feel free to have that. I made palak paneer because it is your favourite dish and I have also made chilly cheese toast sandwich for you. Hope you will like it.

My office time is 9 am to 5 pm so, I will catch up with you in the evening. I will take you to the Tasty and Touch restuarant which is famous for its Italian cusines. We will have dinner there and will do a little chit-chat.

Take care and meet me soon. I am waiting for you.

Yours lovingly,

Tinkal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You clearly explained the key arrangements, provided directions from the station, and suggested an evening activity. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the directions could be more descriptive, and the evening plan is mentioned briefly. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with more detail or context. Overall, the response is relevant and covers all requirements effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the arrival arrangements to the evening plans. Paragraphing is present, though the structure is a bit cramped. You use some cohesive devices like 'Once you arrived' and 'I have also made', which help the flow. However, the transition between the key arrangements and the food description is slightly abrupt. To improve, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single theme and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a range of vocabulary appropriate for a personal letter, such as 'eagerly waiting', 'favourite dish', and 'Italian cuisines'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'cusines' instead of 'cuisines' and 'restuarant' instead of 'restaurant'. Additionally, 'chit-chat' is a bit informal, though acceptable in this context. To improve, focus on accurate spelling and try to incorporate more precise collocations to describe your plans and feelings.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'to be with your for the whole week' (should be 'you') and 'Once you arrived' (should be 'arrive' for a future event). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some issues with comma placement, such as 'I am so excited, to be'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage.

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