Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-26
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 6.0)
Dear ,
I hope you are doing well , Here i would like to share that i took admission in a course in the evening ,but now i found i am quite busy to continue these evening classes . So that , i would prefer to take this course in upcoming semester .
I cannot go for this course now because of i am busy with my bachelor degree and part time job . Then , it is really difficult to attend classes in the evening after study and work . Already , i am studying in my last semester , that is why my final assignments needs to be done on time with proper accuracy . i would like to stop attending an evening classes . Due to , i try to focus on current study .
I found this way to tackle this situation . Could you please give advice how i can resolve this issue with other ways . If you have any other suggestion , it can be more helpful for me . I am looking forward for you response . Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation.
Your faithfully ,
sukh.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have addressed all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explained your situation regarding your bachelor's degree and part-time job, stated your intention to postpone the course to the next term, and asked for advice. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is slightly repetitive, particularly in the second paragraph where you explain your busy schedule. To improve, ensure that each sentence adds new information rather than restating the same point. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear and the requirements of the task are fully met.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. You use some cohesive devices like 'so that' and 'because of', but these are sometimes used incorrectly or sound unnatural, such as 'Due to, i try to focus'. The flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing or punctuation errors, such as the comma usage in 'Dear ,'. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more accurately and ensure that your paragraph transitions are smoother and less mechanical.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your situation clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'semester', 'assignments', and 'cooperation'. However, there are several instances of unnatural word choice and collocation errors, such as 'took admission in a course' (should be 'enrolled in a course') and 'go for this course' (should be 'continue with this course'). The range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on simple, repetitive phrasing. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise academic and professional collocations would improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the fluency of your writing. Common issues include incorrect preposition usage ('Due to, i try...'), subject-verb agreement ('assignments needs'), and article misuse ('in a course' vs 'in the course'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement and capitalization of 'i'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy of your writing. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for small errors will help.
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