Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-27

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 regarding the centre. It is in under disucssion for closing. We have been residing here sinch 20 years with the greatt facilities of the center. I would like to explain how many family and friends use the centre and why it is important for us.

To begin with, My friends and i regularly use the centrre, especially for the gym , swimming pool and sports. We usually visit in the evening, which helps us to get relaxed after hectic schedule of work. Not only this it is also budget friendly and convenient.

Furthermore, if the centre is closes. We would have to look for alternatives, that will cost more and because of the long distance many people may feel demotivated to exercise. As children attending their classes and getting chance to socialising with their friends they might be stay at home.

Finally, I would be greatful if you could stop getting close this centre close.

I would appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to you response.

Yours faithfully,

Afroza

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: usage of the centre, its importance to the community, and the potential negative effects of closure. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a local council. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation of why the centre is important is brief, and the consequences of closure could be expanded with more specific details to fully meet the requirements of a higher band. The position is clear throughout, but the overall development of the arguments remains at a basic level.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the argument. There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'Not only this it is also' is grammatically awkward and lacks proper punctuation. Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'if the centre is closes. We would have to look for alternatives', where the sentence structure disrupts the flow. Improved use of linking words would enhance the logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the message, but it is quite basic and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'disucssion', 'sinch', 'greatt', 'centrre', and 'greatful', which detract from the professional tone of the letter. The range of vocabulary is limited to common words, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions. To improve, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to community services and facilities, and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate simple spelling mistakes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'It is in under disucssion for closing', 'if the centre is closes', and 'getting chance to socialising'. The use of articles and prepositions is inconsistent, and there are issues with verb forms and sentence fragments. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct verb tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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