Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-16

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 this letter to point out a wrong information about a city, Gopalganj in India.

I read your magazine which was published 2 months back from now. According to the fact presented, Gopalganj city is in Uttar Pradesh state which is not true according to Indian demography. This city is part of Bihar state.

Gopalganj is an integral part of Bihar state and holds many historical events during ancient times, so, it is really important to hold its integrity. In recent times, youths follow your website and magazines much more compared to news channels, I think it is very important to show factual information as it can lead to represent incorrect information in teenagers' mind.

I request you to release a statement about this on your website mentioning the wrong depiction of the city and also include its correct information in your upcoming magazine.

I look forward to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Aakash Srivastav

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly identify the incorrect information regarding the location of Gopalganj, explain the importance of factual accuracy, and suggest a corrective action. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. However, the development of ideas is somewhat brief. For example, the explanation of why accuracy is important could be expanded with more sophisticated reasoning beyond the impact on teenagers. Overall, the response is relevant and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'According to the fact presented' and 'In recent times', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a coherent response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'integral part', 'integrity', and 'factual information'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'point out a wrong information' (should be 'point out incorrect information' or 'point out an error') and 'lead to represent' (which is slightly awkward). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for a higher band score. Expanding your range of collocations would improve this score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'I look forward to hear from you' (should be 'hearing') and 'a wrong information' (information is uncountable). Additionally, 'published 2 months back from now' is slightly informal and redundant. Despite these errors, the meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of gerunds after specific phrases.

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