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)
Dear Parth,
I am very excited to meet you on next thursday as you are coming to Edmonton for your vacation. I am sorry to inform you that I am not available to pick up you from the station in the morning because of my important appointment with the doctor. However, the spare key of the house is with my neighbors that you can collect from them.
Moreover, I will not able to pick up you from the station so I will sent my friend whose name is kishan and I will share your contact details with him so he will guide you and drop you from station to the home.
Lastly, when you will arrive I already put some snacks and the coffee for you as you might tired from the long travel. After that you can also take some rest. I will be back in the evening and I also plan to explore the Edmonton downtown and river valley site which looks beautiful during evening and later we also have dinner in the one of the best Indian restaurant.
Your Faithfully,
Gautam.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the key arrangement with the neighbors, provided instructions regarding the station pickup by your friend, and outlined your evening plans. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are developed with slightly more natural phrasing; for instance, the explanation of the key collection is clear, but the transition to the pickup arrangement could be smoother. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Lastly', and 'However' to link your ideas. While the progression is clear, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'him', 'them') is always unambiguous. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the letter follows a standard, easy-to-follow structure that guides the reader through the information provided.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task. You use words like 'vacation', 'appointment', and 'explore' correctly. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'pick up you' (should be 'pick you up') and 'drop you from station to the home' (should be 'take you from the station to my home'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more attention to phrasal verbs and natural English collocations. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise descriptive language would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'on next thursday' (should be 'next Thursday'), 'I will not able to' (should be 'I will not be able to'), and 'I will sent' (should be 'I will send'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage, such as 'in the one of the best Indian restaurant'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of modal verbs and tense consistency.
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