Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-20

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 6.0)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter in regards to contributing to an an article ' the book that influence me the most'

I like reading books in my free time. I have read many books. However, there is a book that I read last year 'How to talk to anyone, anywhere and at any time' , I was surprise about how minutely the author has shown numerous ways to start the communication. The book has simple examples like to begin with complimenting someone about their appearance or looks.

The book was very helpful for me, I am an introvert person by nature it gave me different ways to approach people and talk to them and make friends. I have started the ways that the author mentioned and it changed my life in a good way and I was successful in talking to new people and make friend.

Additionally, I believe there are many people like me that are shy but want to talk to people and make friend but don't know how to begin. this will be very helpful to them like it was to me.

Its was a pleasure in contributing for the article, how to see the article published soon.

Thanks & regards,

Reshma

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the book, explaining its influence, and discussing its potential impact on others. The tone is appropriate for a magazine contribution. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, while you mention the book helped you make friends, providing a specific example of a social situation where you applied the advice would have strengthened the response. The letter structure is clear, and the purpose is evident throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanations are more detailed and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Additionally' and 'However,' to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical, and there are minor issues with punctuation and sentence structure that occasionally disrupt the reading flow. For example, the transition between the description of the book and its impact could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring consistent paragraph structure will help improve the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your meaning clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'introvert' and 'communication.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'minutely the author has shown' (which is awkward phrasing) and 'started the ways' (should be 'implemented the techniques'). There are also some minor errors in word forms, such as 'make friend' instead of 'make friends.' To improve, focus on learning common collocations and using more precise vocabulary to describe your experiences.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include 'I was surprise' (should be 'surprised'), 'I am an introvert person' (should be 'I am an introvert' or 'I am an introverted person'), and 'Its was a pleasure' (should be 'It was'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and run-on sentences. While these errors do not prevent communication, they are frequent enough to keep the score in the 5.5 to 6.0 range. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and basic sentence punctuation will be very beneficial.

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