Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-30

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,

Hope you are doing well. I am glad to hear that you're visiting at my place tomorrow. As your train is arriving in the morning, unfortunately, I won't be at home until the evening.

Don't you worry, I already made all the arrangement. I'll leave my spare key with my neighbor, who lives next door on the right side. His name is Manpreet Singh, and his contact no. is [redacted phone], in case, you need any help.

One more important thing is when you'll come out from the train station, You'll going to see a number of rikshaws, you have to tell them my address, and they will drop you to the destination.

I'll come back in the evening around 8 o' clock, I'll bring your favorite dish Chole bhatorey from a renowned restaurant near my house, and we'll watch a recently released movie on the TV. I'm so excited, and can't wait to see you.

With love,

Pooja Rani

AI examiner evaluation

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 train station, and specified your arrival time along with a suggestion for the evening. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands exactly what is expected. To reach a higher band, ensure that all instructions are precise; for instance, while you mention the rickshaws, providing a specific landmark or a more detailed route would further enhance the clarity of your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use appropriate paragraphing to separate the different topics. Cohesive devices such as 'One more important thing' and 'As your train is arriving' help guide the reader through the text. However, some transitions could be smoother; for example, the jump between the neighbor's contact details and the station instructions is a bit abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words or phrases would improve the flow and make the connections between your ideas more sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using words like 'renowned' and 'arrangements' effectively. The tone is natural and appropriate for a personal letter. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'visiting at my place' (should be 'visiting my place') and 'drop you to the destination' (should be 'drop you off at the destination'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise collocation. Expanding your vocabulary to include more idiomatic expressions or varied adjectives would help elevate your lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'You'll going to see' (should be 'You will see') and 'I already made' (should be 'I have already made'). Additionally, there are some punctuation errors, such as the comma splice in 'You'll going to see a number of rikshaws, you have to tell them'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will help improve your accuracy.

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