Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-25
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 5.0)
Dear Arjan ,
I hope your are doing well . I know you are coming to my home to stay a while . You will reach here before noon . But here is one problem , I can not come to home until 5 PM .
But do not worry I will keep keys right side of house in key box . This box will open with 8976 code .
When you reach here at tarin station then go to exist number 2 and take bus for city center . It will 90 number bus . It will take an hour to reach near my area leave the bus at last stop , that will stop number 10 , then you have to wa
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address all parts of the task effectively because it is incomplete. While you mention the key arrangements and the bus route, the letter ends abruptly mid-sentence, leaving the final instruction regarding the evening plans unaddressed. Furthermore, the response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts your ability to develop the ideas fully. To improve, ensure you complete all bullet points and expand on your ideas to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks a clear structure due to its unfinished state. While there is a basic attempt at a greeting and an opening, the lack of paragraphing and the abrupt ending make the text difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the flow of information is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the writing. To improve, use clear paragraph breaks for each bullet point and employ linking words like 'firstly', 'after that', and 'consequently' to connect your ideas logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'reach' and 'house'. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'exist number 2' instead of 'exit number 2'. The range of vocabulary is limited, which restricts your ability to convey information with precision. To improve, try to incorporate more varied vocabulary related to travel and home arrangements, and focus on using correct collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles ('at tarin station', 'take bus'), incorrect prepositions ('come to home'), and tense inconsistencies. The sentence structures are simple, and the lack of punctuation in several places makes the text harder to read. The abrupt ending also leaves a sentence unfinished, which is a significant error. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles.
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