Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-26

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 a letter regarding an article which I read in a national newspaper which depicts that the town of our country looks like same to each other. I am not completely agree with concern.

I am agree with some points such as jewelry shops and small food corners which same to other centers. At the same time, there are similar kinds of sitting area and library for every age of person.

However, our town center is different from others in so many ways. For example, building our center's building is not only much more bigger than other centers but also it is a beautiful painted with unique colours.

I am requesting to give a guided tour of my town so that you can explore our town center closely and give the people proper knowledge and tell them about overall experience.

I am looking forward to hear from you.

Yours faithfully,

Mandy

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: agreeing with some aspects, explaining why the town is unique, and offering a tour. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why the town is different is vague, relying on the claim that buildings are 'bigger' and 'beautifully painted' without providing specific, concrete examples of local landmarks or cultural features. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to an editor, but the expression of the position could be more sophisticated to fully meet the requirements of a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'At the same time', 'However', and 'For example', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, although the connection between the opening statement and the subsequent paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the structure is sufficient to convey the message without confusion, meeting the criteria for a band 6.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'depicts that the town... looks like same to each other' and 'much more bigger'. The range is limited to basic, everyday language, and there is a lack of flexibility in word choice. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive structures. While the meaning is generally clear, the lexical errors occasionally draw attention to the language rather than the content.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The writing contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the flow. Examples include 'I am not completely agree' (should be 'I do not completely agree'), 'I am agree' (should be 'I agree'), and 'it is a beautiful painted' (should be 'it is beautifully painted'). These errors are noticeable and occur throughout the text. While the meaning remains understandable, the lack of control over basic verb forms and adverb usage prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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