Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-12
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)
Hello Shan,
I hope you're doing well.
I got to learn about that you are visiting me on Thursday morning on august 21, 2026. I am feeling really bad that, I have to go to work because there is no replacement available for me and I cannot take a day off as I have an important meeting with the president of my company.
However, i am pleased to tell you that I have asked my friend to help me. I left my house keys with as she live next door and work from home. Once you arrive at my house she will receive you and hand over the keys to you.
I know you are visiting to Toronto for the first time and the union station is a bit confusing, but, no worries you can exit at the bay street and follow the pathway along side and by following the signs, you would be able to find the subway station then just take the northbound subway and get off at Wilson station and my friend will receive you from there.
I promise you that i will be home by 4PM. and then we will go to watch a comedian show. I am pretty sure you will enjoy that show and I have already booked the tickets for the show. Well, can't wait to see you.
Regards
Sim
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
The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explained the key arrangements involving your neighbor, provided specific directions from Union Station to Wilson Station, and stated your arrival time while proposing a comedy show. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. To reach a higher band, ensure that all details are fully accurate; for instance, you mention your friend will receive the guest at the house, but later suggest they meet at the subway station, which creates a slight contradiction. Overall, the ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the task, which helps the reader follow your message easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Once', and 'and then', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'she' in the second paragraph) is always unambiguous to avoid minor confusion for the reader.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'no replacement available' and 'hand over the keys'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I got to learn about that you are visiting' (should be 'I was pleased to hear you are visiting') and 'comedian show' (should be 'comedy show'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise usage. Using more natural collocations would help elevate your score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors, including punctuation issues (e.g., '4PM. and then'), capitalization errors ('i', 'august'), and minor syntax mistakes like 'as she live next door' (should be 'as she lives'). While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization, and try to proofread for small punctuation slips that affect the flow of your sentences.
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