Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.

Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter

• say which points in the article you agree with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope you are doing well. I have read your article the newspaper in which you are claiming that town centres in my nation look all same. However, I partly agree with your statement.

There are several reasons which may made you to believe that town centres looks alike. For example, the structure and design of the centres are very similar to each other. Moreover, talking about the similarities of parks; I agree with you point that all parks looks kind of similra.

Whereas, the town centre where I live, in British Columbia; is quite different from other centres. Unlike, most other centres mine have more number of stores and shops. Furthermore, it cover large area than the other centres.

If you ever planned to visit my town in the future, please let me know. It will be my pleasure to give you a guided tour of my town centre along famous places of my city.

Thank you

Warm Regards,

George

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You clearly stated your partial agreement with the article, provided specific (though somewhat brief) reasons why your town is unique, and included the offer for a guided tour. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an editor. To improve, ensure your supporting points are more fully developed. For instance, when mentioning that your town has 'more stores,' you could briefly explain what kind of stores or what makes the atmosphere unique to provide a more convincing argument. Overall, the response is relevant and fulfills the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a logical structure with clear paragraphing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'Whereas,' and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the sentence 'Unlike, most other centres mine have more number of stores' contains awkward punctuation and phrasing that disrupts the flow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the other centres') is precise will help you achieve a higher band score for coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use some functional phrases like 'partly agree' and 'guided tour.' However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'similra' instead of 'similar,' and some word choice issues, such as 'more number of stores' instead of 'a greater number of shops.' To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure your spelling is accurate. Expanding your range to include more descriptive adjectives would also enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('town centres looks alike,' 'all parks looks'), incorrect verb forms ('may made you'), and punctuation errors (the unnecessary comma after 'Unlike'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and correct verb tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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