Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.

Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter

• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this to give feedback on your services for last week when my company organised a meeting at your hotel. I would like to tell what participants liked about your place and also what made them unhappy.

Firstly, the meeting arrangements was very well organised as per our guidance. The person at the entrance was very friendly to greet everyone and staff that was serving food made a good impact on our participants by giving loyalty whatever they have been asked for. Secondly, i would appreciate your musicians that played good band during lunch time.

However, hotel should focus more their food quality. Participants are unhappy with the food taste as they were not properly cooked and they feel some of them was not fresh.

I recommend you to improve the kitchen staff meal preparation by giving them better training or you can get a new high professional cook who can supervise them.

Thank you for considering my feedback.

Krishna Patel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: the positive aspects of the hotel, the specific complaints regarding the food, and suggestions for improvement. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter of complaint. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why participants were unhappy is brief and lacks detail. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the specific nature of the food issues (e.g., cold dishes, lack of variety, or dietary restrictions) to provide a more comprehensive account of the experience. Overall, the response is relevant and fulfills the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'However' to transition between ideas. While the structure is coherent, the progression of ideas is sometimes mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and better referencing. For example, the transition between the positive feedback and the complaint is clear, but the internal structure of the paragraph regarding the food could be more tightly connected to ensure a smoother reading experience.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'arrangements', 'feedback', and 'supervise'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'giving loyalty whatever they have been asked for' and 'played good band'. These phrases are slightly unnatural. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and idiomatic expressions suitable for a professional context. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, it lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('meeting arrangements was', 'some of them was') and missing articles ('hotel should focus', 'on your services for last week'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization errors, such as the lowercase 'i'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and ensure that you proofread your work to catch small slips in grammar and mechanics.

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