Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-21

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 6.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I just read an article in your international travel magazine which has some incorrect information about my hometown (Trichy) specifically about a Temple.

In the article, the operating time of Rock fort temple is mentioned incorrectly. In the magazine, it is mentioned that the temple opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 11:00 AM. But the actual timings of the temple is from 5:00 AM to 10:15 AM.

This information is particularly important because most of the people travel longer distances to visit this temple. Due to the incorrect timings mentioned in the magazine, it has caused several confusions and disappointments among the tourists.

I suggest you to write the same article in tomorrow's edition with the revised timings of the temple and highlight it so that it can gain the attention of the reader

I request you to considering my request and take necessary action at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

John

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly identify the incorrect information regarding the Rock Fort temple's operating hours, explain the negative impact on tourists, and provide a constructive suggestion for the magazine to rectify the error. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the purpose of the communication is clear from the outset. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more detail on the potential consequences of the misinformation to further strengthen the argument.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the identification of the issue to the explanation and finally the suggested solution. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'In the article,' 'This information,' and 'Therefore' (implied). However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a coherent response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'at your earliest convenience' and 'incorrect information' are used correctly. However, the vocabulary is somewhat functional and lacks the more sophisticated or precise collocations that would elevate the response to a higher band. For instance, 'caused several confusions' is slightly unnatural; 'led to confusion' or 'caused significant inconvenience' would be more idiomatic. There are no spelling errors, and the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly without ambiguity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are some minor grammatical slips. For example, 'I suggest you to write' should be 'I suggest that you write' or 'I suggest writing.' Additionally, 'I request you to considering' contains a verb form error; it should be 'I request that you consider' or 'I look forward to your considering.' Despite these errors, the grammar does not impede communication, and the punctuation is generally accurate throughout the letter.

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