Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my concerns on an article about town centers in our country published in your newspaper on last Friday. In that article, the reporter claimed that all city centers look very similar to each other. I would argue that all the town centers have their own unique features.

Though I agree that all the town centers have the same facilities, architectural layouts are different. For instance, town center in my town Cumilla has a surrounding lake. There is a connecting bridge between the approach road and the center. This lake is unique feature of my town's city center. In addition, only in my town city center we have a marry-go-round, which is very famous all over the country.

I would request you that come to Cumilla for a day-long trip. I would be very happy to show you around. I would suggest that you come during winter since you would be able to taste our local Pithas in winter.

Yours Sincerely,

Jamil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points of the task. You clearly stated your disagreement with the article, provided specific examples of how your town (Cumilla) differs from others, and extended a polite invitation to the editor. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a newspaper editor. To improve, ensure that your arguments are slightly more developed; for instance, when mentioning that architectural layouts differ, you could briefly explain why this makes the town centre feel distinct rather than just listing features like the lake or the merry-go-round. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In addition' and 'For instance', to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the transition between sentences is smoother. At times, the connection between sentences feels slightly mechanical. Improving the variety of your cohesive devices would help elevate the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'unique features', 'architectural layouts', and 'day-long trip' appropriately. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'marry-go-round' (should be 'merry-go-round') and 'on last Friday' (the 'on' is unnecessary). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, it is somewhat basic. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more precise or sophisticated collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing. For example, instead of saying 'all the town centers', you could use 'urban hubs' or 'municipal centres' to add variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to understand. However, there are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'I would request you that come to Cumilla' (should be 'I would like to invite you to come to Cumilla') and 'only in my town city center we have' (word order). Additionally, there are minor issues with article usage and prepositions. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and sentence structure will help improve your accuracy.

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