Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-10

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 or Madam,

I am writing this letter in order to talk about the sports and leisure centre which is very crucial for the society close to it. Moreover, for me and my friends this place is near to our hearts because after school hours , we all get together spent quality time there.

Even, for the people who live in this area come every day like grandparents bring their grandchildren over there which is good for both.In Addition, children plays sports in centre which help them to maintain their health.

However, last week their was a news in the newspaper that this centre is going to close due to construction of plactic factory which is not beneficial for locals in multiple ways. Firstly. they will not get space to get to together. Secondly, that newly build factory will release harmful residue which will be dangerous.

Looking forward we all believe that you will talk this issue seriously and find out the way to keep this place safe.

Your Faithfully,

Ranveer Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain how you use the centre, why it is important for the community, and the negative effects of its closure. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the mention of a 'plastic factory' is a specific detail that helps support your argument, but the connection between the closure and the factory could be more clearly articulated to ensure the tone remains professional and persuasive. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the requirements of the task are met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'In Addition', and 'Firstly', which is good. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'Looking forward we all believe'. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'Even, for the people who live in this area come every day', where the subject of the sentence is missing. Improving the flow between sentences would help elevate this score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message, such as 'crucial', 'beneficial', and 'harmful residue'. However, there are some errors in word choice and collocation that slightly hinder the natural flow, such as 'talk this issue seriously' (should be 'take') and 'plactic factory' (spelling error). You also rely on some repetitive phrasing. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and ensure that your spelling is accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the accuracy of your writing. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('children plays sports') and missing articles or prepositions ('in centre', 'there was a news'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to keep the score in the 5.5–6.0 range. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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