Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18

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,

I am writing this letter to bring your attention to closing of our leisure centre, that is part of our daily life. It is unexpected news for all of us.

This is very important part of life for me, and my family. We spend ample time everyday in the centre after exhausted from work. It gives us new energy, and it’s also a site for us to sit together and gossip. We are taking benefits from centre by keep us fit, and healthy while meeting everyone on each day.

It will affect all of us if it will get closed permanently. Thats the only leisure centre nearby this colony, and people have been using it since it established in ten years ago. It has become part of life for most of people. Please reconsider your decision while thinking about its members, who are going to affect after it closed.

Regards

Member

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain how you use the centre, why it is important, and the potential negative effects of its closure. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the description of how you use the centre is quite brief, and the explanation of the effects on the community could be more detailed to fully satisfy the requirements of a higher band. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a council, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions between sentences are occasionally abrupt, such as the jump between the second and third paragraphs. While the overall structure is coherent, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in addition') to connect your ideas more fluidly. Referencing is generally clear, but the paragraphing could be more effectively utilised to separate distinct points.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'leisure centre', 'reconsider', and 'permanently'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'after exhausted from work' (should be 'after being exhausted') and 'gossip' (which is a bit informal for a formal letter). To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary and collocations, and avoid repetitive phrasing like 'part of life'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'closing of our leisure centre' (missing 'the'), 'since it established in ten years ago' (incorrect passive voice and tense), and 'who are going to affect after it closed' (incorrect voice). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are persistent. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and ensuring that passive constructions are formed accurately.

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