IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3221 – Band 6.5

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - Letter

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You bought a ticket to a music concert. However, you are unable to go, so you want to offer the ticket to your friend.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Tell your friend the details about the concert

Explain why you are unable to go

And explain how your friend can receive your ticket

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

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Disclaimer

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Candidate’s Response:

Dear Arash,

I hope that you are alright and everything is going well. I am writing to offer you the ticket concert that is going to be held in Tehran on the sixth of January.

I guess that you already know that the famous music group, Horosh Band, is going to perform a concert in Vahdat Hall in the early January, as a part of their New Year’s tour. Since this is going to be their first performance in the past ten years, I was really enthusiastic to attend the concert, but unfortunately, things did not take place how I had planned. on the late December, I am going to have to be on an urgent business trip which will last for almost a month. So I will not be able to take part the concert.

A few days ago, I heard from our mutual friend, Bita, that despite your hard try, you have not been able to reserve a seat, so I thought it would be a good idea that I give you my own ticket. The ticket is attached to the letter and you can find further information about the concert on it.

I hope that you accept this small gift and make me, as your old friend, happy.

Best regards,

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Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

November 30, 2023

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)

7.0 covers the requirements of the task

7.0 with the tone consistent and appropriate

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

7.0 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under-/over-use

6.0 may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately

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

6.0 attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy

6.0 makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation

6.0 they do not impede communication

6.0

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

Feedback:

Thank you indeed for writing this letter. The rubric asks us to give details of the concert; that means the receiver, Arash, is not well-informed about the music concert. It signifies how important the introduction is.
In this letter, the introduction assumes too much information to be known to the reader: “the ticket” or “the concert”.

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The 6.5 sample upgraded to 7.0+

Dear Alex,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to share some exciting news with you regarding a music concert that I had bought a ticket for.

The concert is scheduled for [Date] at [Venue], featuring [Artist/Band Name], a world-renowned performer. It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing music and a fantastic atmosphere. I was eagerly looking forward to attending and enjoying the event.

However, I regret to inform you that due to an unexpected work commitment that has arisen, I am unable to attend the concert. It was a difficult decision to make, but I have no choice but to miss this wonderful opportunity.

I wouldn't want the ticket to go to waste, and knowing your love for [Artist/Band Name], I thought of offering it to you as a gesture of friendship. You can collect the ticket from my home at [Your Address] at your convenience. Please let me know when you'd like to come by, and I will make sure to be available.

I hope you can make it to the concert and have a fantastic time in my place. Enjoy the music, and I'll be looking forward to hearing all about your experience. Take care and looking forward to catching up soon!

Warm Regards

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