Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-01

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 am writing to express my concern about an article that has been published incorrect information about my town.

Yesterday, I was reading an international magazine which is extremely famous and popular in my hometown. In addition, I have read quality of publications and general articles during my studies but I read significant amount of errors regarding our local heritage sites and public transit systems.

Therefore, It needs of correction as soon as possible.

However, It is necessary to provide a right information because many citizen of town read to this article for improving their basic knowledge and can have effect on tourism economy.

I would be delighted if you could some changes and correct the information. Additionally, you can print to this magazines again with a right dates and information. Furthermore, people will get a opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge and boost the economy by increasing tourism.

I look forward your prompt.

Yours Sincerely,

Jaspreet kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: correcting the information, explaining the importance of accuracy, and suggesting a solution. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, you mention errors regarding 'local heritage sites and public transit systems' but do not specify what the actual correct information is. To achieve a higher band, you should provide concrete details rather than general statements. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices like 'In addition', 'Therefore', and 'Furthermore'. However, some transitions feel mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'In addition, I have read quality of publications'. The flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by grammatical errors, which makes the progression of ideas feel a bit disjointed at times. Improving the variety and accuracy of your linking words will help your writing flow more smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on basic phrasing, such as 'extremely famous' and 'a lot of knowledge'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'read quality of publications' and 'print to this magazines'. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary and ensuring that words are used in their correct context. Expanding your range of collocations will make your writing sound more natural and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'an article that has been published incorrect information', 'It needs of correction', and 'I look forward your prompt'. There are also issues with articles ('the right information') and prepositions. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors suggests a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of sentence construction and verb patterns.

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