Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-13

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.

Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter

• correct the information in the article
• explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you about the incorrect information that was published recently about my town in an international travel magazine's article by your esteemed establishment.

I would request that the wrong information should be correct in the next edition as it is essential to provide the correct information to the public regarding the town.

It is very important to spread the accurate information among the people because incorrect information can mislead the individuals and also can place negative impression about the town, which can spoil the image of the town.

I would appreciate it if accurate information is accumulated before publishing. In addition, it would be suggested, in order to collect the appropriate data about the town, interviews should be conducted from the local residents as they can explain everything in a better way.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I hope this mistake would be corrected and appropriate steps should be taken to avoid these mistakes in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Soni.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly state the purpose of the letter, explain the importance of accuracy, and suggest a solution. However, the response is somewhat underdeveloped. You mention that the information is 'incorrect' but fail to specify what the actual error is or provide the correct details, which is a key part of the first bullet point. To improve, you should provide concrete examples of the misinformation to make the letter more realistic and persuasive. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter to an editor.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition' and 'Therefore' (implied), though the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the problem to the justification and finally to the suggested solution. The use of referencing is generally accurate, and the letter follows a standard formal structure, which helps the reader follow your argument without difficulty.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using formal expressions like 'esteemed establishment' and 'consideration'. However, there is some repetition of the word 'information' and 'town' throughout the text. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. Some collocations are slightly unnatural, such as 'accumulated before publishing'—'verified' or 'fact-checked' would be more appropriate in this context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'the wrong information should be correct' (should be 'corrected') and 'interviews should be conducted from the local residents' (should be 'with'). Additionally, the phrase 'I hope this mistake would be corrected' is slightly awkward; 'I hope this mistake will be corrected' would be more accurate. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading of verb forms and prepositional usage.

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