Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-21
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 sir / madam
Purpose of letter is to inform cousrse taking next term.
Few months Ago I decided to take course this term to improve my skills which will help me to get better opportunity in my carrer. However, nowadays my life become chaotic due to some significant responsibilities of my household and professional life. Initially I was preparing myself to balance my usefull tasks but now I am thinking to take course next to do better in the course.
I understand that previously I enrolled in course but now I am denying it can create some issues for you and I appolozise for this inconveince .
For the next term I am very sure to take course. At that time I will be able to manage my responsibilities. I am looking for helpful advise from you which would be useful according to my situation.
looking to hearing from you soon.
yours faithfully
Jashankaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. The student explains the situation and the reason for not continuing the course, stating that their life has become chaotic due to household and professional responsibilities. They state what they would like to do, which is to postpone taking the course until next term. Finally, they ask for advice regarding the situation. However, the tone is occasionally inconsistent for a formal letter, and some points, such as the request for advice, are somewhat vague and lack full development. While all requirements are met to a satisfactory degree, the brevity and limited expansion of ideas place this response comfortably at Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter exhibits a coherent overall arrangement, with a clear beginning and ending. Ideas are grouped into brief paragraphs that address separate components of the prompt, though paragraphing is somewhat elementary. Cohesive devices are occasionally mechanical or faulty, as seen in transitions like 'Purpose of letter is to inform...' which lacks articles, and 'However, nowadays my life become chaotic...' Reference words are generally clear, but the logical progression between sentences feels slightly disjointed at times. Overall, the organizational structure meets the requirements for a Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting words like 'chaotic', 'significant', and 'responsibilities'. However, there are noticeable lexical errors and awkward collocations, such as 'inform cousrse taking', 'usefull tasks', and 'helpful advise'. Spelling errors ('cousrse', 'appolozise', 'inconveince', 'advise' used as a noun) also occur, though these do not severely impede communication. The use of less common vocabulary is attempted with limited precision, which aligns with the Band 5.5 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as '...skills which will help me to get better opportunity in my carrer.' There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, including tense issues ('life become chaotic'), missing articles ('take course', 'in course'), and preposition errors. Punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent, particularly in the salutation and sign-off ('Dear sir / madam', 'yours faithfully'). Despite these frequent errors, the meaning remains largely clear and communication is not impeded, supporting a Band 5.5 score.
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