Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-31

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live.

Write an email to your friend. In your email

• describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
• recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
• warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your email as follows:

Dear ..........,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Raman ,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to give you advise and some points to be focused while choosing the accommodation .

Firstly , as you know I am studying in Canada West University from 2024 and still live in same place which is located near my campus in the downtown. Moreover, to make it easier for you I will suggest you to visit local agencies and try to look at some online platform for booking a rental place.

Apart from that, you will do not make mistakes while choosing accommodation , if you focused on these major points which I was miss when looking for a place to live. The area should not be too crowded so that you can concentrate on your studies. Furthermore, it should be near to access of public transport and all local stores like for grocery, clothes and many more. At last, I am so happy and appreciate you for asking my suggestions about the selection of your living place and I also look forward to hearing a positive response from you soon.

Yours lovely,

Jaskaran Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing your past accommodation, recommending search methods, and warning about common mistakes. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, when you mention mistakes, you describe what to look for rather than explicitly stating what mistakes students make, such as 'signing a lease without viewing the property' or 'ignoring hidden costs'. To improve, ensure that your advice is more direct and clearly linked to the specific requirements of the prompt. Overall, the message is clear and the purpose of the email is achieved.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The email is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to connect your ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly misused, such as 'At last,' which is not the standard way to conclude an informal email. Additionally, the flow between sentences could be smoother; some sentences feel slightly disconnected. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that the progression of ideas within paragraphs is seamless.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly, such as 'accommodation', 'campus', and 'public transport'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I will suggest you to visit' (should be 'I suggest that you visit') and 'I was miss' (should be 'I missed'). You also use 'advise' (the verb) instead of 'advice' (the noun). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precision. To improve, try to incorporate more natural collocations and pay closer attention to word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'you will do not make mistakes' (should be 'you will not make mistakes') and 'near to access of public transport' (should be 'near public transport'). There are also issues with verb tense consistency and article usage. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of modal verbs. Proofreading your work for basic sentence structure errors will help you achieve a higher score.

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