Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-26
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 Uncle Sam,
I hope you're doing great! I am so excited for your visit tomorrow. I am writing this letter to let you know how to get into the house since i will be at work when you arrive at my house.
At the outset, I have left a separate door key which I gave to my neighborhood, Mrs. Sunita Patel, house number 42. I already inform her that you are coming and will be home all morning to hand them over to you.
When you arrive at railway station, the easiest way to reach my house is by taking bus number 104 from mount go pleasant station. Get off at dusk drive, which is just short, seven minutes walk from my front door.
I should be back home around 6.30 pm from the office. During that time, you can take bath and linch. After I get in, we can order some traditional snacks and drinks. Then we would go to watch cinema.
Have a safe journey.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Hemali
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 arrangement with your neighbor, provided specific directions from the station, and outlined your evening plans. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, maintaining a friendly and personal style throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements. To reach a higher band, ensure that all minor details are accurate, such as the spelling of 'lunch' and 'neighborhood', as these small errors can slightly distract from the overall clarity of your communication.
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 like 'At the outset' and 'When you arrive' to guide the reader through the information. However, the transition between sentences could be smoother. For example, the jump from the directions to your arrival time is a bit abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'them' in the second paragraph referring to 'key') is precise would improve the flow and help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using appropriate terms like 'arrangements', 'neighborhood', and 'traditional snacks'. However, there are some noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'neighborhood' (used as a noun for a person), 'linch' (spelling error for lunch), and 'mount go pleasant' (which seems like a confusion of proper nouns). While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the precision of your writing. Expanding your vocabulary to include more natural collocations would enhance the quality of your response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I already inform her' (should be 'I have already informed her') and 'take bath' (should be 'take a bath'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization issues, such as the lowercase 'i'. While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on verb tense consistency and the correct use of articles, as these are essential for achieving a higher band in grammatical accuracy.
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