Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-11
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, Dhillon family
I am writing this letter to inform the arrangements to get you all in house. I was putted the key at the main door corner, please use that key to open main gate.
Furthermore, When you arrived at train station, There is a bus station within five minutes walk,
please get 14 number bus, it will get all of you to my nearest bus stop. Afterthat, I will send my chef there to provide direction support, and get in house.
However, I wish be there, but due to workload I am unable to receive you. Moreover, I will be there as soon as possible, and then we will go together for dinner in five star hotel. It is a long time you see all together, I hope we enjoy a lot.
Your sincerely, Sukhraj singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| 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 letter is under the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the score. The content is somewhat underdeveloped; for instance, the explanation of the key location is unclear ('put the key at the main door corner'), and the mention of a 'chef' to provide directions is slightly confusing in a casual family context. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the lack of sufficient detail and the failure to meet the length requirement prevent a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The letter is organized into three short paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'Afterthat' is not a standard English transition, and 'However' is used incorrectly at the start of the final paragraph to introduce a personal sentiment. The flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, and the referencing (e.g., 'get you all in house') is sometimes awkward, which hinders the overall progression of ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choice, such as 'putted the key' (incorrect verb form) and 'provide direction support'. The phrase 'five star hotel' is a bit generic, and the closing 'Your sincerely' contains a grammatical error ('Your' instead of 'Yours'). While the meaning is generally understandable, the range of vocabulary is limited, and the errors in collocation and word formation are noticeable throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. There are issues with verb tenses ('When you arrived' instead of 'arrive'), incorrect verb forms ('I was putted'), and missing articles ('at train station'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'It is a long time you see all together'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization after full stops.
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