Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-23

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 5.5)

Dear Razia

I am writing this latter for you that I am not able to come pickup to you.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience but do not worry. I already make all the arrangements so that you comfertably come to the house. As you know my friend Sourav he will come to pick up you at station. I already told him about you and the timing when will come all that thinks. he will be drop you at house.

I am very exciting to meet you. I will see you after so longs time. In evening I will cook your favorite meals after that I have plain to go for night out together. We will go to the club and do same thinks which we did earlier. After that we will go to our favorite candy shops and eat their spaciel ice cream.

I apologize for inconvenience

Name Harsh Saini

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: arrangements for keys/entry, directions from the station, and plans for the evening. However, the development is somewhat uneven. The explanation regarding the keys is vague; you mention a friend will pick up the relative but do not explicitly state how the relative will gain access to the house (e.g., whether the friend has a spare key). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, and the purpose is clear throughout. To improve, ensure that all instructions are specific and fully explained to avoid any ambiguity for the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the arrival arrangements to the evening plans. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between sentences is often abrupt, and there is a lack of varied linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Paragraphing is also insufficient; the entire body of the letter is presented as one block of text, which makes it harder to follow. Using clear paragraph breaks for each distinct topic would significantly improve the structure and readability of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are several instances of word-choice errors and spelling mistakes, such as 'latter' instead of 'letter', 'comfertably' instead of 'comfortably', and 'spaciel' instead of 'special'. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is limited, and the errors occasionally distract the reader. To achieve a higher band, you should focus on using more precise vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling of common words. Expanding your range of collocations would also help convey your ideas more naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'I am writing this latter for you that I am not able to come pickup to you' (incorrect preposition/phrasing), 'he will be drop you' (incorrect verb form), and 'I have plain to go' (incorrect word form). These errors are persistent and sometimes impede the flow of communication. While you attempt to use some complex ideas, the lack of control over basic grammar and punctuation limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct verb tenses is essential for improvement.

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