Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
Dear Rahul,
I'm very delight to hear that your family and you are coming to my place for holidays. It's almost two years we have not meet personal. As, you will tack train from jalander to ambala on 29th August, from out side of train station you can book a cab to my house. In addition, do not forget to bargain with cab driver to get best price. While, I took the leave on 29th august, because of urgent meeting with international client I have to go in office, I do not have any other beside to be there.
Moreover, I'm completely clueless how long it will take. Therefore, I handover my house keys to my neightbour, Mr. Jeet. Once your family will arrive at house just knock his door he will give you the keys. I already orders snacks for your kids, but not for you, just kidding you can have them too. Furthermore, be ready at 6 o'clock i will at home and them we all will go out for movie I alredy booked the tickts and after that we enjoy the dinner at any famous indian resturant.
I'm so excited to meet you brother.
Your sincerely,
Sheebu
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the key arrangements, providing directions from the station, and outlining your evening plans. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. For instance, the explanation regarding the work meeting is slightly confusing and could have been more clearly articulated. Additionally, while you mention the train journey, the directions from the station are quite brief. To improve, ensure that each point is fully developed with clear, logical explanations that flow naturally within the context of the letter.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is generally coherent, and the paragraphing is used to separate the different topics effectively. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. However, some of these transitions feel a bit mechanical or are used incorrectly, such as 'While, I took the leave' and 'As, you will tack train'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, which occasionally disrupts the flow of the message. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that the logical progression between sentences is smoother.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some informal language suitable for a letter to a relative, such as 'just kidding'. However, there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'tack' for 'take', 'neightbour', 'alredy', 'tickts', 'resturant') and some awkward phrasing, such as 'I'm very delight' instead of 'I'm very delighted'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they do limit your score. Expanding your range of vocabulary and paying closer attention to spelling and word forms will help improve your performance.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is a positive step. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with verb tense consistency ('I already orders'), subject-verb agreement, and missing articles. For example, 'It's almost two years we have not meet personal' should be 'It's been almost two years since we last met in person'. These errors are noticeable and occur frequently, although they do not completely impede communication. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like verb endings and prepositions.
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