Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
Dear chike,
How are you?. Hope you got to the train station in time?. I am writing to inform you that, I would not be home until evening. Please, collect the key from my neighbor and make yourself comfortable once you arrive his morning.
Immediately you get to the last train station, alight there and call Mr. Ken. He is the taxi driver I had booked to take you to my apartment. In addition, I gave my next door neighbor my house key. once you arrive collect the key from him because I had already told him you would come this morning to collect it.
Furthermore, I would possibly return at about 4.30pm to celebrate your arrival and safe trip. Thereafter we can go and see a movie together at that cinema close to next street after mine, if that is ok by you.
I apologies for the incontinences my absence has caused you and I look forward to meeting you at home.
Your nice
chinyere.
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 arrangements, provided instructions for the taxi, and suggested an evening activity. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. To reach a higher band, ensure that all instructions are consistent; for instance, you mention the neighbor in both the first and second paragraphs, which is slightly repetitive. Additionally, ensure that the details provided are fully logical—you mention the neighbor is holding the key, but also suggest the taxi driver is involved in the arrival process. Overall, the task is fully completed with relevant and well-developed ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the task. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'Thereafter' to link your ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by minor punctuation errors and slightly awkward phrasing, such as 'once you arrive collect the key'. The referencing is generally clear, though the transition between the taxi instructions and the key collection could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent punctuation would help the text flow more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'alight', 'apartment', and 'inconveniences'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and spelling, such as 'incontinences' instead of 'inconveniences' and 'next street after mine' which is slightly unnatural. You also have some minor errors in word formation, such as 'Your nice' instead of 'Yours sincerely' or 'Love'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band 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 'his morning' instead of 'this morning', 'I had already told him' (tense usage), and punctuation issues like the unnecessary question marks in the opening. Some sentences are slightly fragmented or lack proper comma usage, which affects the overall accuracy. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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