Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-20

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 Madam,

I was walking in the countryside near my home. I was enjoying the nature, however, I noticed that walkers left more and more litter there.

First of all, the fields having a ethereal view, therefore, I loves to spend my time there. I usually go for walking in the beautiful nature to keep my mind refresh. Moreover, the location is quite close to my home that is near Maple Street, Roorki.

In addition, I have seen a lot of litters during my walks that is plastic bottles as well as soda canes under the wooden bench. Furthermore, papers and plastic bags were also found on the grass.

I would like you to do something that can make awareness regarding the issue. I would suggest that you should write about littering problem in your newspaper and tell the government to take actions against the individual's who is responsible for doing such a bad thing.

I am hoping a positive response from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Tasbiyah

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three points: you explain that you enjoy the countryside for its views and to refresh your mind, identify litter such as bottles, cans, papers and bags, and propose newspaper coverage and government action. These details keep the letter relevant and give the reader a clear sense of the problem. However, some points are less fully developed than others. For example, the reason for walking and the location are stated briefly, while the proposed response could be more specific about practical measures, such as adding bins or signs, or organising clean-ups. The opening also describes a past walk rather than clearly presenting this as an ongoing concern. Develop the suggestions and make the purpose of writing explicit from the outset.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a coherent overall arrangement: it moves from the concern, to your enjoyment of the area, to examples of litter, and finally to suggested action. Paragraph breaks help distinguish these points, and connectors such as “First of all,” “Moreover,” and “In addition” guide the reader. At times, however, linking feels mechanical, with several transitions added where the relationship between ideas is already clear. The first paragraph also combines the background and the problem without a direct statement of your purpose, and “there” in the opening is not as precise as naming the countryside. Use fewer, more purposeful connectors and make references explicit. A clearer opening and a more direct progression from the litter problem to practical solutions would strengthen the flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the topic, including “countryside,” “wooden bench,” “plastic bottles,” and “plastic bags.” The attempt to use more descriptive language in “ethereal view” shows some range, and the examples make the litter problem understandable. However, several word choices or forms are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “a lot of litters,” “soda canes,” “keep my mind refresh,” and “make awareness.” These choices reduce naturalness, even though the intended meaning is generally recoverable. Aim for common, precise collocations: litter is usually uncountable, cans are left under benches, and people can raise awareness. Check spelling and word forms, and prefer accurate everyday expressions over ambitious wording that does not fit the context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including clauses linked with “however,” “therefore,” and “that,” and the reader can generally follow your meaning. Some grammatical errors remain, particularly with verb forms, agreement, articles, and sentence construction. For example, “I loves” should be “I love,” “the fields having” needs a finite verb, and “I am hoping a positive response” requires a different verb pattern, such as “I hope to receive a positive response.” The opening shifts into the past (“I was walking”) even though the concern is ongoing. Review subject–verb agreement and verb patterns, and use present simple for regular habits and continuing problems. More consistently accurate complex sentences would improve control.

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