Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-13

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Kim,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to let you know that I am coming to your city for a business trip and I am hoping to do some sightseeing during my free time with you.

Our ABC company wants to open another location in your city. They want me to visit and arrange a meeting with clients. Afterward, to ensure the demand for our business there, we will start the process officially.

I will have some time during this trip, as I will stay in your city for a while after the meeting. This will allow me to know their thoughts on our business. I need your help to visit different places where I can meet new people and also explore new places in your city.

I would like to invite you to my apartment for a reunion. It's been a long time, we haven't spent time together since you came here for your job. This is the time to recall all the memories with some snacks and drinks.

I am so excited to see you soon. Thank you for being such a great friend.

Your best friend,

Puneet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully covers all the required points of the task. You adopt an appropriate semi-formal/informal tone suited to writing to a friend, clearly explaining the reason for your visit regarding your company ABC wanting to open a new location, mentioning the desire to do sightseeing, and suggesting a reunion at your apartment. The purpose of the letter is apparent from the opening paragraph, and your ideas are sufficiently developed throughout the text. There are no omissions, and the purpose is fully achieved, satisfying the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter demonstrates a clear overall progression. It is divided into logical paragraphs that separate the greeting, the business context of the trip, the sightseeing and meeting request, the invitation to your apartment, and the warm closing. Cohesive devices are used effectively, such as 'Afterward', 'As', and 'This will allow me to', which help to guide the reader smoothly through your thoughts. However, paragraph transitions could be slightly more natural and varied to reach the higher bands. Overall, the organization is clear and easy to follow, earning a solid Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your lexical range is adequate for the task, successfully conveying your message with phrases like 'business trip', 'sightseeing', 'arrange a meeting', and 'reunion'. You attempt some less common vocabulary, such as 'ensure the demand' and 'recall all the memories'. While your word choice is generally clear and appropriate, there are minor awkwardness issues, such as 'I am hoping to do some sightseeing' combined with 'visit different places where I can meet new people and also explore new places', which shows a bit of repetition. Spelling and word choice errors do not impede communication, placing your writing comfortably at a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional or multi-clause sentences like 'This will allow me to know their thoughts on our business' and 'It's been a long time, we haven't spent time together since you came here for your job.' Punctuation and grammar control are generally good, although there are minor slip-ups, such as the comma splice in 'It's been a long time, we haven't spent time together'. The majority of your sentences are clear, and errors do not impede communication. Your control of grammatical structures reflects the descriptors for a Band 6.5.

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