Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The younger sister of one of your friends is thinking about spending a year studying abroad as part of her university course. You did this recently, and she has asked you about your experience.
Write a letter to your friend's sister. In your letter
tell her where you studied during your year abroad
describe what you learnt about the country you studied in
explain why your year abroad was helpful for your studies
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........,
Student answer (Band 6.0)
Dear Kushi
I hope you are doing well.
I got you letter in which you were asking me about my experience in graphic designing which I did in The Ottawa University. However, it was one of the best experience in my life to get education in the Canada. I learned several things in this course. Moreover, here I got chance to study with international students, and I used latest technology for graphic designing. Which is most popular and required all over the countries.
On the other hand, I will advise you that you should deffinatly go overseas for course as part of your university study. You will get experienced of international study system. You will make friends and you would get dome time to explore that country in which you will go for study.
Thank you for asking my experience and getting my advise for your abroad study course.
Kuljeet Singh
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 letter addresses all three bullet points: the location (Ottawa University), what was learned (graphic design and technology), and the benefits for studies (international exposure and networking). However, the development of these points is quite limited. For instance, the description of what was learned about the country is vague, focusing more on the course itself rather than the cultural or geographical insights requested. The tone is appropriate for a friendly letter, but the ideas lack the depth required for a higher band score. To improve, you should provide more specific details about the country and elaborate on how the experience specifically aided your academic progress.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'On the other hand', and 'However'. However, some of these are used slightly inaccurately or mechanically. For example, 'On the other hand' is used to introduce advice, which is not a contrasting point to the previous paragraph. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the sentence fragment 'Which is most popular and required all over the countries.' Improving the variety and accuracy of your linking words will help the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your experience clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'international students' and 'latest technology'. However, there are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'deffinatly' (definitely), 'dome' (some), and 'get experienced' (gain experience). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the range and precision of your language. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure your spelling is accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I got you letter' (your letter), 'the Canada' (Canada), and 'required all over the countries' (required all over the world). There are also issues with article usage and verb forms. While you attempt complex sentences, they are often marred by these errors. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and proofreading for basic grammatical slips to ensure your sentences are more accurate.
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