Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
• describe some possible disadvantages
• say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ................. ,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Task 1

Dear Harsh,

I am excited to hear that you are planning to go on camping vacation in this summer. I believe this is best way to enjoy nature that we are unable to explore during hectic days.

First and foremost reason that why I assume that you will take pleasure in camp holiday is the pleasant weather at that time which is far better than in winter. Additionally, being nature lover you can enjoy the surrounding beauty and also able to capture that scenery in your camera. Moreover, you will take advantage to hike with people from different culture. Along with hiking, you cycling will another best outdoor activity for camping in wide trails.

Besides having fun, there are few dis limitation you should consider before stepping out for camp. First, during the time of bad weathers, you should need to keep mosquito repellent cream with you. Moreover, sharing bathrooms with others will quite uncomfortable for you. Lastly, make sure that your camping tent will be in good condition and can withstand heavy breezes during night times.

I surely would have loved to visit the camping

site with you again. But my cusion is going to visit me at that time so I will unable to join you.

I hope you enjoy the trip to the fullest and return with happy note.

yours truly,

Harneet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining why your friend would enjoy camping, describing disadvantages, and stating your availability. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed; for instance, the suggestion to 'hike with people from different culture' is a bit vague in the context of a camping trip. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanations are more specific and directly linked to the camping experience. Overall, the response is relevant and covers all requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices like 'First and foremost', 'Additionally', and 'Moreover' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'First, during the time of bad weathers'. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words rather than relying on list-like transitions. The paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the overall clarity of the message.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, such as 'hectic days', 'withstand', and 'repellent'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'dis limitation' (which is unclear) and 'on camping vacation in this summer' (should be 'a camping vacation this summer'). While you attempt to use more descriptive language, some phrases are slightly awkward. To improve, focus on using more natural collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary is precise. The errors present do not impede communication, but they do limit the score to the 6.0 range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'reason that why I assume', 'you cycling will another best outdoor activity', and 'so I will unable to join you'. These errors, particularly with missing verbs and incorrect word order, are noticeable. However, the meaning remains clear throughout the letter. To move to a higher band, you should focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed accurately without missing auxiliary verbs.

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