Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-31

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'.

Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter

- describe what this book was about
- explain how this book influenced you
- say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear sir,

Hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to the editor of the magazine who wrote the book which influenced me most.

Firstly, I would like to discuss about the book which is related to community health nursing . The editor described a clearly the importance of community health nursing combine the skill of nursing and function as a part of total public health. This book is very interesting for me .

This book influenced me because as I am a nursing student. I am a very health conscious. when I read this book this book always increase my knowledge about how to maintain my health. Moreover, this book also give me knowledge about diet and exercise.

I am sure this book also influenced to other people. because this book have lots of things about health. we all knows health is a state of complete physical , mental and social wellbeing and not merely and the absence of disease or infermity.

In the end, I always thankful to editor who published this book in your magazine .

yours sincerely

Aashna

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the book, explaining its influence, and discussing its potential impact on others. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention the book is about 'community health nursing,' you do not provide specific details or examples of the content that made it influential. The explanation of its influence is also quite general. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your ideas with more specific examples or personal anecdotes to demonstrate a deeper engagement with the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In the end' to link your thoughts. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and there are instances where the connection between ideas is slightly disjointed, such as the transition between your personal health habits and the book's content. Improving the variety of your linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'community health nursing,' 'physical, mental and social wellbeing,' and 'disease.' However, there are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'I am a very health conscious' (should be 'health-conscious') and 'infermity' (spelling: 'infirmity'). To improve, focus on using more precise adjectives and ensuring correct word forms. Expanding your range of vocabulary beyond basic descriptive words will help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('this book have lots of things'), article usage ('the editor described a clearly'), and sentence fragments. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur frequently. To improve, pay closer attention to basic grammar rules, such as verb conjugation and the correct use of articles, and try to proofread your work to catch these slips before submitting.

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