Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-15
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.
explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course
say what you would like to do about your studies
ask for advice about what you can do about the situation
Student answer (Band 6.5)
Dear Principle,
I am writing to you to inform that unfortunately I wont be able to carry on with my course. However, I would like to get enrolled for the upcoming term.
The main reason behind this is that in an evening course, the public transport from my small town stops running. Sometimes, I miss classes. On top of this, I do not have my personal vehicle through which I can travel up and down easily. Therefore, I will drop my current course as I am lacking behind with my studies.
I would love to continue with the next term because in couple of months my family is moving from town to city for better life and amenities, which will directly helps me to pursue with my education and to study more conveniently.
It would be much appreciated if you give any suggestion regarding my current situation.
Kind Regards,
Ashnoor
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the situation, stating your intention to defer, and asking for advice. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of your ideas is somewhat limited. While you explain the transport issue, the explanation could be more detailed to fully justify the request. The letter is clear and the purpose is immediately apparent to the reader. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is expanded with slightly more depth, perhaps by mentioning specific course details or expressing more regret about the current situation to enhance the professional tone.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter follows a logical structure with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used to separate the different points, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'On top of this', and 'Therefore'. While these are effective, the flow between some sentences feels slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the transition between your current transport difficulties and your future plans is smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow and the progression of ideas is logical.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You have an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using words like 'amenities', 'conveniently', and 'pursue'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'lacking behind' (should be 'falling behind') and 'travel up and down' (which is slightly unnatural in this context). You also have a minor error in 'in couple of months' (missing an article). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and variety of less common lexical items that would be required for a higher band score. Focus on learning common collocations to sound more natural.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I wont be able' (missing apostrophe), 'I would like to get enrolled' (passive voice is slightly awkward here; 'to enroll' is better), and 'which will directly helps me' (subject-verb agreement error: 'help'). Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear and communication is not impeded. To improve, focus on proofreading for small errors like missing articles, apostrophes, and subject-verb agreement. Increasing your use of error-free complex sentences will also help you achieve a higher score.
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