Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-22

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 regarding the information in the internationl travel magazine. I came accross the information about the the location of the national theater in lagos is located at victoria island lagos. This piece of information is highly incorrect because the actual site for this building is at iganmu lagos.

Furthermore, it is important to review this misinformation because international tourist rely on this magazines for their guide. Moreover, inappopriate detail may mislead a visitor. Additionally, it will create a nwgative impression of the town. If individuals are properly informed, this will help them to plan their trip perfectly.

Similarly, the company should update the relevant aspect of the website and correct the information in the online and printed version of the publication. Although, it is also advisable you contact local authorities for any guide before future publications

I would be glad of my situation is considered favourable.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,

Felix Chibueze

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. The student successfully identifies the incorrect information regarding the national theater in Lagos, explains why accurate details are crucial for international tourists to avoid misleading visitors and negative impressions, and suggests corrective actions such as updating the website and consulting local authorities. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. While the development of ideas is slightly straightforward, all parts of the prompt are clearly addressed and supported with relevant details, fulfilling the requirements for Band 6.5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is divided into appropriate paragraphs, each serving a distinct function in developing the response. Overall, the progression of ideas is coherent and follows the prompt's logical structure. The student uses cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'Additionally' to link points together, although some cohesive devices feel a bit mechanical or repetitive in their placement. Paragraphing is used sufficiently, and referencing is generally clear throughout the letter, which aligns well with the Band 6 descriptor.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with appropriate general and semi-formal terms such as 'international travel magazine', 'misinformation', and 'local authorities'. However, there are notable spelling errors ('internationl', 'accross', 'inappopriate', 'nwgative') and some awkward collocations like 'tourist rely on this magazines'. While the student attempts some less common vocabulary, the persistent spelling and word-choice errors place this response solidly at Band 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing structures like conditional clauses ('If individuals are properly informed, this will help...') and relative clauses. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies and punctuation errors, particularly with capitalization ('lagos', 'victoria island') and preposition usage, as seen in 'the location of the national theater in lagos is located at victoria island'. Additionally, sentences such as 'I would be glad of my situation is considered favourable' contain unnatural phrasing. These errors occasionally disrupt the flow, yielding a score of 5.5.

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