Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-25

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,

I am writing about an article which you published recently. You gave the wrong information about my town in this article.

My town is situated in Inland areas and Famous for beautiful buildings, parks , loical festivalsand some historical museums, but you mentioned my town is near the sea and beaches.I believe that facts should be corrected.

It is wrong information, as you know Many tourists visit my town if they read wrong information, they are confused about it.IIt is totally waste of time and money because many tourists like to explore the sea and beaches. If they visit my town, there are no sea or beaches which impacts tourists badly. It impacts many tourist places.

So, I have a request to you: please correct the information in this article you have published. Please check the facts carefully in future articles.

Thank you for your attention,

Yours Faithfully,

Raman.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: correcting the information, explaining the importance of accuracy, and suggesting a resolution. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. The explanation regarding why accuracy is important is repetitive, focusing heavily on the confusion of tourists rather than the broader impact on the magazine's reputation. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though it lacks the sophisticated development required for a higher band. The ideas are relevant, but the overall depth of the argument could be improved to better satisfy the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between the correction of facts and the explanation of impact is abrupt. There is a lack of varied linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in light of this') to connect ideas smoothly. While the progression of ideas is clear, the overall flow is somewhat disjointed due to the reliance on short, simple sentences and a lack of sophisticated referencing or substitution.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'loical' instead of 'local' and 'IIt' (a typo). The word choice is functional but basic, relying on common terms like 'wrong information' and 'badly'. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use more precise collocations and a wider range of vocabulary related to journalism and travel. For example, instead of 'wrong information', you could use 'inaccurate details' or 'misleading information'. The current range is sufficient to convey the message, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility required for a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include missing articles ('no sea or beaches'), incorrect punctuation (spaces before commas), and awkward phrasing ('It is totally waste of time'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur throughout the text. The control over sentence structure is inconsistent, and the lack of error-free sentences prevents a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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