Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-25
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
I am writing to formally inform you about the registration of my courses. I took three courses for this term but unfortunately one of them is evening course.
My main concern about this course is that i cannot be attend this course in the evening time due to commute problems. My last bus for the town leaves at 5:30pm but this course ends at 6:00 so that its massive problem for me to attend the class. I would like to attend this course in the current term because i have keen inetrest in this course related to my career goals.
I am confused about dropping the course for this term or to take it in the upcoming semester. please suggest me possbile solution that what i can do . Moreover, I would really appreciate if you will provide me this course for the different time zone. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Your Faithfully,
Jashandeep Singh
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
The candidate has successfully covered all bullet points outlined in the prompt. First, the situation is clearly explained regarding the evening course clash with transport issues, stating that the last bus leaves at 5:30 pm while the class ends at 6:00 pm. Second, the student states their preference about their studies, expressing a strong desire to still attend the course due to career goals. Finally, advice is asked regarding whether to drop the course or move it to the upcoming semester, along with a request for a different time zone. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a course administrator, and all requirements of the task have been addressed effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The letter follows a clear overall structure, with an appropriate formal salutation and sign-off. Paragraphing is used to separate distinct ideas, such as the problem description in the second paragraph and the request for advice in the third paragraph. However, logical progression between sentences is occasionally hindered by mechanical or repetitive phrasing, such as starting multiple sentences with 'this course'. Cohesive devices are minimal, relying mostly on direct transitions like 'Moreover'. Overall, the arrangement is coherent, but referencing and cohesion lack the flexibility and smooth flow required for higher band scores.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing the student to communicate their situation and request clearly. There are attempts to use less common expressions, such as 'formally inform', 'commute problems', and 'career goals'. However, there are noticeable word-choice inaccuracies and awkward collocations, such as 'registration of my courses' instead of 'course registration', 'cannot be attend' instead of 'cannot attend', and 'massive problem' which leans slightly too informal for a formal request letter. Spelling is generally good, but lexical control is limited to a basic operational range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The response includes a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating some variety in structure through clauses introduced by 'because' and 'that'. However, grammatical accuracy is affected by several frequent errors, including missing capitalization for pronouns ('i'), incorrect verb forms ('cannot be attend', 'will provide'), and punctuation omissions (such as missing capitals at the beginning of sentences like 'please suggest me'). While these errors do not severely impede communication and the core message remains understandable, they prevent the text from achieving a higher band score due to a lack of consistent control.
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