Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-10
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 ,
Krunal, how is the packing going with you? I have heard that you have finally made a decision to visit Surat ( my city) .
I am writing this letter to let you know that I won’t be able to stay home in the morning to welcome you. However I have personally called the city taxi to pick you up at Surat Railway Station. And I have already allocated a room for you With every essential item.
All you have to do is to find the deck 1 cab waiting area. Since your arrival at the station is 8:30am ; the Cab number GJ05AF1111 ( Maruti Suzuki Swift - white color ) will be waiting for you.
At the evening , Once I'm back home, we will have enough time to discuss what we should do together. As there are various leisure activities facilities have now opened in the City. Moreover we can also go for golf as you enjoy playing in summer.
Just for your reference, i have already attached a screenshot of the taxi booking reference number.
I am indeed excited to have fun together Krunal. I will see you soon in the evening.
Till then Take care .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the arrangements for the keys/entry, provided instructions for the taxi, and suggested evening activities. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. However, the task asks how the relative will get into the house, and while you mention a taxi and a room, you do not explicitly state how they will access the house (e.g., leaving a key with a neighbor or a hidden spot). This is a minor omission in terms of task development. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the requirements effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with clear paragraph breaks. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Since', and 'Moreover' to connect your ideas. The progression of information is easy to follow, moving from the arrival arrangements to the evening plans. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more refined to separate the logistical instructions from the social plans. Nevertheless, the message is clear throughout, and the use of referencing is generally accurate.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, such as 'allocated', 'essential item', and 'leisure activities'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'various leisure activities facilities have now opened' (which is slightly redundant) and 'go for golf' (usually 'play golf'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and capitalization errors, such as 'At the evening' (should be 'In the evening') and 'With every essential item' (capitalized mid-sentence). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the score in this category.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including 'I have heard that you have finally made a decision' (slightly unnatural phrasing), 'Since your arrival... the Cab number... will be waiting' (the semicolon usage is incorrect here), and 'as you enjoy playing in summer' (which lacks a clear object). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing before commas and unnecessary capitalization. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on sentence boundary punctuation and subject-verb agreement.
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