Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-31

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)

I would like to show a dissatisfaction regarding an information related to faridabad. I recently read an article in an international travel magzine which was published on 27october. I would like to therefore infomed you that please correct the information in the article.

First of all, spelling of faridabad was written incorrect. It should be "i" not "e". Secondly, it is a developing city not an underdeveloped. Thirdly, its famous for an affordable housing schemes not only for an industrial sectors. I am showing this concern because even a small mistake can make a huge difference in people eyes.

So I requested you to please update the same article with correct information in your upcoming publishing tarvel magazine. I would appreciate it if you make this possible change as soon as possible. and also express your apologise regarding this matter.

I hope you understand my concern. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am waiting for your prompt response.

Your Faithfully,

Shruti

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three requirements: you identify errors in the town’s name and description, explain that inaccurate information can affect readers’ perceptions, and ask the magazine to update the article and apologise. These points are relevant, and the letter’s purpose is clear. However, some parts are less fully developed than others. For example, “a small mistake can make a huge difference in people eyes” does not explain specifically how travellers or local residents might be affected. The correction about the city’s housing and industrial sectors is also brief. To strengthen the response, explain the practical consequences of misleading travel information and state more precisely how the magazine should correct or acknowledge the error.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter has a coherent overall arrangement: it opens by identifying the article, presents the corrections in a separate paragraph, and ends with a request and polite closing. Sequencing phrases such as “First of all,” “Secondly,” and “Thirdly” help readers follow the list of inaccuracies. This clear organisation meets the task well. At times, however, connections feel mechanical or unclear. “I would like to therefore infomed you” is an awkward transition, while “and also express your apologise” does not connect smoothly to the request before it. Use complete, clearly linked sentences and refer back to the article or the magazine consistently. A more natural progression from corrections to their impact, then to the requested remedy, would make the cohesion more flexible.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for a formal complaint, including “correct the information,” “affordable housing schemes,” and “time and consideration.” These choices communicate the main points, and the reader can understand the intended corrections. However, several word-choice, collocation, and spelling problems reduce precision and control: “show a dissatisfaction,” “an information,” “publishing tarvel magazine,” and “express your apologise” are not natural or accurate forms. The repeated use of “information” and “correct” also limits variety. Aim for standard collocations and check spelling carefully; for example, describe the article as containing “inaccurate information” and ask the editor to “issue a correction.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

Your response includes both short statements and longer sentences, and the main message remains understandable. You also attempt to make polite requests, which suits the letter. Some grammatical errors remain, particularly with articles, verb forms, agreement, and sentence boundaries. For instance, “It should be ‘i’ not ‘e’” needs clearer sentence construction, and “So I requested you to please update” uses an incorrect verb pattern and tense. The final request beginning “and also express” is not a complete sentence, while “I am waiting for your prompt response” is less appropriate in form than a conventional closing request. Practise accurate request structures such as “I would be grateful if you could…” and check that each sentence has a complete grammatical structure.

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