Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-15
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 Mable,
I hope you are doing well. I am extremely happy for your visit , and I can not hold my breadth anymore.
I have a few important details to inform you regarding your stay and the direction to get into my apartment. As you are aware about my office work, I would reach home after 6.30pm. Hence, I handed my key to my neighbor , who is at her home during the days . So , I have attached her number with this letter , you can give her a call once you have arrived at my home.
Also, get a cap to the east city from the train station, where you will see the land mark I have sent it to you on Instagram today morning. It will make your journey to the apartment more convenient .
As I mentioned earlier, I will be home after 6pm .Be ready by the time i reached there , I have booked a restaurant for dinner. What do you think of watching the Spider movie together tonight? or do you prefer to watch it in the theater?
I am excited to see you soon . I can not believe that I am going to meet you today after a long time .
best wishes,
kee.
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 addressed all three bullet points in the prompt effectively. You clearly explained the key arrangements with your neighbor, provided instructions for the train station to your home, and suggested evening plans. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and easy to follow, ensuring the reader knows exactly what to do upon arrival. To reach a higher band, ensure that all minor details, such as the specific time of arrival or the nature of the 'Spider movie', are presented with complete clarity to avoid any potential confusion for the reader.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Also', 'Hence', and 'As I mentioned earlier' to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of transition words to connect sentences more fluidly. Paragraphing is present, but the structure is slightly fragmented. To improve, focus on creating smoother transitions between the logistical details and the social suggestions to ensure the text feels like a cohesive narrative rather than a list of instructions.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using words like 'convenient', 'landmark', and 'arrangements' correctly. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'get a cap' (should be 'taxi') and 'hold my breadth' (should be 'breath'). Additionally, 'today morning' is non-standard; 'this morning' is the correct idiomatic expression. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and ensuring correct collocations will help you achieve a higher score.
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 that occur throughout the text, such as 'I would reach home' (should be 'I will reach home'), 'i reached there' (tense inconsistency), and 'the Spider movie' (article usage). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing before commas and periods. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your writing.
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