1.3: What Examiners want?
📝 IELTS Writing Task 1 Scoring Explained
Understand how your letter is graded to maximize your band score
The 4 Scoring Criteria
🔍 Band 6 vs Band 8 Comparison
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Band 6 Answer
Band 8 Answer
Dear Manager,
I am writing about the camera I bought from your store. The camera has a problem with the screen. When I take photos, the screen goes black. This is not good because I need the camera for my work.
I would like you to give me a new camera or my money back. I have the receipt. Please contact me soon to fix this problem.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
Band 6 Features:
- Addresses all bullet points but with basic detail
- Simple paragraph structure with minimal linking
- Some vocabulary repetition (“camera”, “problem”)
- Mostly simple sentences with few errors
Wipe to Reveal: Good vs Bad Examples
Check Your Knowledge: 5 MCQs
1. What is the minimum word count for Task 1?
a) 100 words
b) 150 words
c) 200 words
d) 250 words