IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3031 – Band 6.0

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - Letter

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You want something that you can’t buy in your country. You decided to ask an English friend to help you.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

explain what you want

explain why you want it

suggest how the friend could help

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

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Candidate’s Response:

Dear Simon,

Hope you’re getting on well with your new flat in London. Just I’ve got a huge favor and I hope you don’t mind.

Without boring you with the details, I need original version of “Hamlet” book by Shakespeare. I had made my best efforts to find this masterpiece here, but it was unsuccessful. Therefore, I’m thinking that you certainly could find it there in any bookshop.

My final project in our classic literature course is psychological analysis of main characters of this book. My mentor has insisted that I should use the authentic text, which there isn’t any digital file in the internet.

I would be extremely appreciative if you could purchase this book for me. If you want to lend me a helping hand in this difficult situation, please tell me about the express delivery price. I’m afraid for such a disaster, which I couldn’t thank you enough.

I look forward to receiving your reply.

Love,

160 words

Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

July 21, 2024

This is an IELTS writing band 6.0 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)

8.0 covers all requirements of the task sufficiently

8.0 presents, highlights and illustrates bullet points clearly and appropriately

7.0 clearly presents and highlights bullet points but could be more fully extended

9.0 presents a clear purpose

7.0

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0 logically organizes information and ideas

7.0 there is clear progression throughout

6.0 uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical

9.0 uses referencing clearly and appropriately throughout

7.0 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph

6.0

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

6.0 complex sentences have the same accuracy as the simple ones do

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

6.0 errors rarely reduce communication

6.0

Feedback:

Thank you indeed for writing this letter.
Task Achievement (TA):
The letter sufficiently addresses all parts of the prompt: explaining what is wanted (original version of “Hamlet”), why it is wanted (for a final project in a classic literature course), and suggesting how the friend could help (purchasing the book and informing about the delivery price).
Some details are lacking clarity, such as the urgency and specific reasons why the book is unavailable locally.

Coherence and Cohesion (CC):
The letter is generally well-organized, with a logical flow of ideas.
There are some cohesive devices used (e.g., "Therefore," "I would be extremely appreciative"), but the transition between some sentences is abrupt or slightly awkward.
The closing sentence could be more cohesive in connecting gratitude with the favor being asked.

Lexical Resource (LR):
The vocabulary used is adequate and appropriate for the task, with some variety (e.g., "authentic text," "psychological analysis," "masterpiece").
There are occasional lapses in word choice and collocation (e.g., "lend me a helping hand in this difficult situation" is a bit formal and awkward for the context).

Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA):
There are frequent grammatical errors that do not significantly impede communication but do detract from the overall accuracy (e.g., "Just I’ve got a huge favor," "My mentor has insisted that I should use the authentic text, which there isn’t any digital file in the internet").
Sentence structures are mostly simple, with some attempts at complex structures, though not always successful.
Errors in punctuation and article usage are noticeable.

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The 6.0 sample upgraded to 7.0+

Dear Simon,

I hope you're settling in well into your new flat in London. I find myself in need of a favor and hope you can assist me.

I am currently searching for an original edition of Shakespeare’s "Hamlet" for my final project in a classic literature course. Despite extensive efforts, I've been unable to locate this edition locally. It's essential for a psychological analysis of the main characters, as my mentor insists on using the authentic text, which unfortunately isn't available online.

Could you possibly purchase this book from a local bookshop in London? If you could let me know the cost, including express delivery, I would be extremely grateful. I can transfer the money to you as soon as you have the details. This project is crucial for my course, and your help would mean a lot to me.

Thank you in advance for considering my request. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Warm regards,

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