Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-15

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You enjoy walking in the countryside near your home. However, you are noticing that there is more and more litter left there by other walkers.

Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter

• say why you enjoy walking and where

• describe the litter you have seen on your walks

• suggest what might be done about the problem

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sir,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding the litter thrown by people who walks around the countryside near my home.

I enjoy walking in this farm because it is near and convenient for me to have a walk. Moreover the area has a lot of trees and bench where I can sit and enjoy my leisure time. Likewise, there is a trial near the countryside where I can run and walk everday so that I can improve my health. The area is peaceful and I can also complete my assingnments there which is why I like to visit frequently.

I was walking on tuesday evening beside the trees I saw a huge pile of cans and food everywhere. It was scattered and the smell was a total disaster. I also noticed several old clothes thrown beside the trial and was cover with mud because of all this the area looks dirty.

Considering the situation, I would like to suggest you to initiate some strict regulations for every individual who visit the countryside. Moreover, to install some more garbage bins around the area so people can follow and maintain the rules as ordered by the authorise person.

I would be glad if you would consider this matter.

Yours Sincerely,

Usharani Bhandari

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three required points and maintains a clear, appropriate purpose: you explain why you enjoy the countryside, describe the litter, and propose action. Details such as the trees and benches, the cans and food, and the suggestion to add bins make the response relevant and supported. The complaint is clear from the opening, and the closing politely asks the newspaper to consider the matter. To strengthen the response further, make the proposed regulations more specific—for example, explain how walkers would be informed or what consequences might apply. The description of the litter could also clarify whether the clothes and rubbish are in one particular area or spread across the route.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter has a clear overall structure, with separate paragraphs for your enjoyment of the area, the litter, and possible solutions. The sequence is easy to follow, and linking expressions such as “Moreover” and “Considering the situation” help signal relationships between ideas. The response also uses an appropriate opening and closing. However, some connections feel mechanical or do not express the relationship precisely: “Likewise” introduces another reason rather than a comparison, and the litter paragraph moves from cans and food to clothes without a smooth transition. The final suggestion is also compressed into a sentence fragment. More natural transitions and clearer sentence boundaries would make the progression more fluent.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the main points, including “dissatisfaction,” “peaceful,” “scattered,” and “regulations.” The descriptions of the litter and the countryside are generally understandable. However, several word choices and collocations are noticeably inaccurate or awkward, such as “the smell was a total disaster,” “a trial” for a walking path, and “follow and maintain the rules.” Spelling errors in “everyday,” “assingnments,” and “authorise” also reduce accuracy. Aim for more precise, natural expressions suited to a formal letter, such as describing an unpleasant smell, referring to a trail or path, and saying that visitors should obey the rules. This would make the message clearer and more polished.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response includes both simple sentences and attempts at longer structures, for example the sentence beginning “Moreover the area has…” and the explanation of why you visit frequently. The main meaning remains understandable, but errors occur in agreement, verb forms, articles, and sentence construction. Examples include “people who walks,” “a lot of trees and bench,” and “old clothes … was cover with mud.” The sentence beginning “Considering the situation” also shifts into an incomplete construction: “Moreover, to install some more garbage bins…” Use a complete clause, such as “I would also recommend installing more bins.” Check subject–verb agreement and past-tense forms, and divide the long litter description into complete sentences with appropriate punctuation.

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