Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-13

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Write a letter to the local council. In your letter

• give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope you are doing well. I am excited to share the experience regarding the local sports club. This club is not only used by my known but also a famous center of recreation for spending leisure time for all neighbours.

Having facility of indoor hall and outdoor ground makes it crucial for all the city dwellers which results in organizing sporting events such cricket, football etcetera. Last week the community hall was used for Diwali festival, and everyone were feeling proud as we have this place for doing such activities.

I received an information that the Centre is going to be shut down permanently starting next month which will be a real problem for all the residents. Finally, its my humble request to you that please take possible actions so that this place will remain open for community. I hope you will solve this problem by taking appropriate steps.

Thanks

Nikhil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You explain how you use the centre, why it is important, and the consequences of its closure. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention using the centre for events like Diwali, the description of how you and your family personally use it is quite brief. To achieve a higher band, you should provide more specific details about your personal routine or the specific benefits you gain from the facilities. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a council, and the purpose is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Finally' and 'not only... but also', to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel abrupt. For instance, the jump from describing the Diwali festival to the news of the closure lacks a smooth connecting phrase. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed theme would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'recreation', 'city dwellers', and 'permanently'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'my known' is not a natural way to refer to friends or acquaintances, and 'I received an information' is incorrect as 'information' is an uncountable noun. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and the correct usage of uncountable nouns. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher band scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. For example, 'everyone were feeling' should be 'everyone was feeling' (subject-verb agreement), and 'its my humble request' should be 'it is'. Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to limit your score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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