IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3012 – Band 6.5

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - Letter

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months. You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.

Write to the family

describing the things you left behind

ask them to send those items to you

offer to cover the cost

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Family and Relationships, Task 1 Letter, Travel and Tourism, Writing samples, Writing topics

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Candidate’s Response:

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

I hope this letter finds you well.

Yesterday I finally arrived home while my family were waiting for me in the airplane. It was fascinating seeing them after 6 months. Today when I opened my luggage, I understood my small handbag was left in my bedroom. You may remember on the first week I bought this back from Rudley Mall, as it was suitable for sightseeing purposes.

The bag itself does not matter to me, but actually some of the things inside it or of sentimental value.

These include my red diary book and a silver neclace, which is my boyfriend’s first present. None of the other things are important. Therefore, I would like to ask your assistant in posting such things via expressed delivery.

If you do not mind, I would be extremely grateful to let me know about the postage process. Then, I will send you the full cost of it. I wish I could thank you enough for such a favour.

I look forward to receiving your reply to my request.

Best regards,

182 words

Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

April 18, 2024

This is an IELTS writing band 6.5 sample

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (GT)

9.0 fully satisfies all the requirements of the task

8.0 presents, highlights and illustrates bullet points clearly and appropriately

9.0 details are fully and clearly extended.

9.0 presents a clear purpose

8.0

Coherence and Cohesion

9.0 sequences information and ideas logically

7.0 there is clear progression throughout

9.0 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately

9.0 uses referencing clearly and appropriately throughout

6.0 uses paragraphing, but not always logically

7.0

Lexical Resource

7.0 uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

7.0 uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation

7.0 may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation

5.0 that may cause some difficulty for the reader

5.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

7.0 uses a variety of complex structures

7.0 produces frequent error-free sentences

7.0 has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

7.0 they do not impede communication

7.0

6.5

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Thank you indeed for writing this letter.

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The 6.5 sample upgraded to 7.0+

Dear Mr and Mrs Alex,

I hope this letter finds you well. I recently returned home after a delightful six months spent living with your family in New York. Upon unpacking, I realized that I inadvertently left a small bag of personal possessions in my room.

The bag contains some sentimental items, including a photo album, a journal, and a few trinkets that hold special memories from my time spent with your family. I would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly send these items to me at your earliest convenience.

I understand that arranging for shipping may incur some costs, and I am more than willing to cover these expenses. Please let me know the shipping details and the total cost, and I will promptly reimburse you.

Thank you so much for your hospitality during my stay. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this oversight, and I am grateful for your assistance in retrieving my belongings.

Warm Regards,

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