Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-19
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 brother,
Hope you are doing well. I have been waiting for you for the last month, and finally you will be here tomorrow. I am very excited but there is one problem that is I will not be at home until the evening because i have urgent meeting scheduled for tomorrow so i already told to my friend to give keys to you then you can get into the house.
Moreover, he will also pick you up from the railway station in the morning on time as well as he will be arrange breakfast for you after that, you can rest for few hours. furthermore, i will try to come back from work on time to have dinner together and we will be go for a long walk to spend some quality time with you as well as i want to discuss about some crucial things with you about our business.
See you soon.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain the key arrangements, provide instructions for the station, and suggest evening plans. However, the development is somewhat basic. For instance, the instructions for getting from the station to the house are missing; you mention your friend will pick him up, but you do not explain how the brother should navigate or meet the friend. To reach a higher band, ensure you provide more specific details for each requirement. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a brother, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into two paragraphs, which is acceptable, though a clearer structure separating the key points would improve readability. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'furthermore', but these are sometimes used mechanically or with incorrect punctuation. For example, 'furthermore, i will try...' should start with a capital letter. The flow of ideas is generally logical, but the transition between the key arrangements and the evening plans could be smoother. Improving the use of paragraphing to separate distinct topics would help the reader follow your points more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some functional phrases like 'urgent meeting' and 'quality time'. However, the range is limited and there are some awkward collocations, such as 'he will be arrange breakfast' (should be 'he will arrange') and 'discuss about' (the verb 'discuss' does not take 'about'). To improve, try to incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary to describe your plans and feelings, and pay closer attention to common verb-preposition combinations to ensure more natural expression.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include missing articles ('the railway station'), incorrect verb forms ('we will be go'), and capitalization errors ('i' should be 'I'). Additionally, some sentences are run-on, such as the first paragraph, which lacks proper punctuation to separate distinct ideas. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency of the text. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation will significantly improve your score.
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