Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-31

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)

Dear Kamal,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am really glad to hear that you are visiting to the Banff, Alberta for your holiday camp and i will join you for sure.

The Banff, Alberta is really famous for its spectacular views and you will definitely enjoy its lakes, hilly areas and overall view. This is well known for the camping sites and we could enjoy the other water activities too, like river rafting, boating and mountain climbing.

To be honest there and few disadvantages of camping in summer like the weather could be little hot. There will be mosquitoes and higher chances of bitten by the insects during night. So, we need to take proper precautions to avoid such situations.

I am really excited that my manager has approved my leave that i applied for holidays. So, i will definitely join you. But will directly meet you at the camp site. So, please send me whole information in advance.

Your Sincerely,

Mandeep Kaur.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified specific disadvantages like heat and insects, and confirmed your intention to join the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, while you mention mosquitoes, you could have expanded slightly more on how to mitigate these issues to fully develop the response. Overall, the task is fulfilled clearly and the purpose of the letter is evident throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'To be honest' and 'So', to link your ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by repetitive sentence structures and some mechanical transitions. The use of referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the opening paragraph and the body could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format, which helps the reader follow your train of thought easily.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'spectacular views', 'precautions', and 'mountain climbing'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'visiting to the Banff' (should be 'visiting Banff') and 'higher chances of bitten' (should be 'higher chances of being bitten'). While you attempt to use descriptive language, the vocabulary remains somewhat limited and relies on fairly common expressions. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise adjectives and varied collocations related to travel and nature.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the Banff') and verb forms ('chances of bitten'). Additionally, there are consistent issues with capitalization, such as the lowercase 'i' used throughout the letter. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation will help improve your accuracy in future tasks.

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