Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-22

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to share my feedback regarding a concert I attended at the Frisco community centre.

I attended the much anticipated Atif Aslam concert on 17th January. I expected the tickets to be sold out immediately but because of the incredible feature of waiting queue being implemented, I recieved the tickets in my mail immediately.

The concert in itself was very well managed, Atif Aslam was punctual and every timeline mentioned on the website was followed making the experience worth while. Furthermore, it was very well organised too. From separate sections for accessible people and women, making sure safety is not compromised to adequate food stalls of local businesses making sure local community is promoted and given preference.

However, one thing that bothered me was the lack of dustbins. As a result a lot water bottles and food waste was left on the grass. Waste disposal is very important for both humans and the environment. It would be great if adequate number of trash cans are arranged the next time an event is organised. \

Yours faithfully,

Muhammad Ali Noorani

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter effectively covers all the required bullet points of the task. You successfully state the purpose of the letter by sharing your feedback regarding the concert at the Frisco community centre. You describe positive aspects of the experience, such as the efficient ticketing system, punctuality, and organisation regarding accessible seating and local food stalls. Furthermore, you clearly highlight the negative aspect regarding the lack of dustbins and successfully suggest a solution by requesting more trash cans for future events. The tone is appropriate for a formal complaint or feedback letter, and the ideas are fully developed and relevant. Your response meets all requirements for Task Achievement, earning a solid Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter demonstrates a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving smoothly from the introduction to positive feedback, negative feedback, and finally a concluding suggestion. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'However', and 'As a result' are used appropriately to link ideas, although referencing and paragraphing could be slightly tighter. The division of ideas helps the reader follow your arguments easily. Overall, your management of paragraphing and logical sequencing fits comfortably within the Band 7.0 descriptor.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary with some flexibility and precision. Phrases like 'much anticipated', 'punctual', and 'safety is not compromised' show good control of language. There is an attempt to use less common items such as 'adequate', 'waste disposal', and 'preference'. However, there is a minor spelling error ('recieved' instead of 'received') and some slightly awkward phrasing, such as 'accessible people' instead of 'people with accessibility needs'. Despite these minor slips, the vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows clear communication, deserving a Band 6.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

Your writing features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. You demonstrate good control over several complex structures, such as concessive and causal clauses ('I expected the tickets to be sold out immediately but because of the incredible feature...'). There are some minor grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('a lot water bottles' should be 'a lot of water bottles') and slight punctuation issues before conjunctions, but these errors rarely impede communication and the majority of your sentences are clear and well-formed. This performance aligns well with the Band 6.5 descriptors.

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