Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 or Madam,

I am writing in regards to your article that has been recently published in the international magazine about my town, which contains some inaccurate information about its attractions and facilities.

The article states that our town has only a small public park and limited transportation services. However, this information is incorrect. In reality, the town has several well maintained parks, including a large recreational area with a walking trail. sports centre for children. In addition to that, Public transportation is quite convenient, easy availability, many buses are available for long distance travel and for city travel which connecting to town and many residential areas.

It is important for your magazine to provide accurate information because many tourists are rely on Travel article to plan their trips. Inaccurate information could cause visitor to miss important attractions or face difficulties with transport. moreover, It could negatively affect the reputation of both the magazine and our town.

I would therefore suggest that publish a accurate information in your next article and update the online version of the article. It would also be beneficial to consult with local authorities before publishing any information in your article.

I hope you will consider my suggestion and take the necessary steps to correct the information.

Yours sincerely,

Lovejeet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly identified the inaccuracies regarding the park and transport, explained the importance of accuracy for tourists, and provided a constructive suggestion for the magazine. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. To improve, ensure that your explanations are fully developed; for instance, while you mention the importance of accuracy, you could briefly elaborate on how misinformation impacts the local economy or the specific trust readers place in the publication. Overall, the task is fulfilled effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'In addition to that', and 'moreover' to link ideas. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences in the second paragraph is occasionally interrupted by fragmented phrasing. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'this information') is always precise to maintain a smooth progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'inaccurate', 'recreational area', and 'residential areas'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'many tourists are rely on' (should be 'rely on') and 'publish a accurate information' (should be 'publish accurate information'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over articles and verb forms. Expanding your vocabulary to include more sophisticated collocations related to journalism or travel would enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'which connecting to town' (should be 'which connect to the town') and 'visitor to miss' (should be 'visitors to miss'). Additionally, there are some punctuation issues, such as the capitalization of 'moreover' mid-sentence and the fragmented sentence 'sports centre for children'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that complex sentences are punctuated correctly. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you move into the higher band range.

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