Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-15

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 editor,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you the recent artical on the Surat city that I read in "India Today" international travel magazine, which contains some of the information incorrect.

Appereantly, you have published in the article about the businesses of the Surat city, where you have metioned that city is famous for the textile business only. Correcting your information, Surat city is famous for both Diamond and Textile businesses.

The reason behind the correction is that Diamond business is not limited to city only, but also it is expanded across the globe, given that majority polished diamonds are exported to US, China, Australia and many other countries from the Surat city. Therefore, city is on top in the world for Diamond business.

To rectify the information, I would suggest you to re-write the article about the Surat city, where you can metion about the most well known business of the city, as I believe this could help to reinstate the image of city and proliferate the authentic information about the city.

Thank you form considering my suggestion. I would like to arrange a virtual meeting to share more information about the city. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Milan Bodar

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three requirements: it corrects the claim that Surat is known only for textiles, explains the international importance of its diamond trade, and recommends rewriting the article. The correction is clear and supported with examples of export destinations, while the suggestion to publish accurate information is relevant. The explanation of why accuracy matters is present but could be developed more explicitly—for example, by noting how incorrect reporting can mislead travellers or damage the town’s reputation. The proposed remedy is also somewhat general; a specific request to correct the current article, issue a clarification, or verify facts before publication would make the response more fully developed. The purpose and position remain clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The ideas follow a sensible sequence: you introduce the problem, state the correction, explain the diamond trade, and propose a remedy before closing politely. Separate paragraphs help the reader follow these stages, and links such as “Therefore” and “To rectify the information” make the progression clear. This is a coherent overall arrangement. However, some connections are mechanical or imprecise: “The reason behind the correction” does not clearly signal that you are explaining why the magazine should provide accurate information, and “Therefore” links the export detail to the claim that Surat is “on top” without specifying the comparison. More precise transitions and clearer references would strengthen the flow, as would a more direct link between the importance of accuracy and your suggested action.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for the letter and attempt some more formal or less common expressions, including “proliferate,” “reinstate the image,” and “authentic information.” These choices show an effort to adopt an appropriate formal tone, although some are not natural in context: “proliferate” usually means to increase rapidly, while “restore the city’s reputation” would fit better here. There are also spelling errors such as “artical,” “Appereantly,” “metioned,” and “form,” as well as awkward phrases such as “businesses of the Surat city.” These do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, but they reduce precision and polish. Aim for accurate, natural collocations and proofread carefully for spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including a relative clause in the opening and a conditional-style explanation with “given that.” The main message remains understandable, but some grammatical errors recur. For example, “inform you the recent article” needs “inform you about the recent article,” and “the city is famous” requires an article in “that the city is famous.” In “where you have metioned,” the relative clause does not attach clearly to the article, and “majority polished diamonds” needs a determiner and a clearer structure, such as “the majority of polished diamonds.” The sentence beginning “To rectify the information” is also long and difficult to control. Use shorter, well-formed sentences alongside complex ones, and check articles, prepositions, and clause structure.

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