Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-01

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 7.5)

Dear Sam,

I hope this letter finds you in radiant health and best of spirits. I received your letter yesterday and wanted to advice you to take up the camping holiday. Since I know your love for mountains and rivers is real, you will definitely enjoy the outing and who knows you might spot a Grizzly Bear. Additionally, you can test your excellent photography skills in a serene and calm environment. As a result, I believe camping will give you immense pleasure.

However, I would like to bring up an issue that you might face in this time of the year. Mosquitos are extremely active during rainy season, they might cause significant inconvenience specially during outdoor activities.

We always made plans for a camping trip during our bachelor days, didn't we? I would like join you for the camping holiday, if there is a vacant spot. I have been planning for an excursion since long but due to hectic work schedule, I always had to cancel in the last moment. Do write me back if I can join you for this trip.

Hoping to see you soon.

Yours lovingly,

Achin

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified a relevant disadvantage (mosquitoes), and expressed your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the context of a first-time camping holiday. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more detail on the 'disadvantages'—perhaps mentioning the lack of modern amenities or the unpredictability of weather—to further extend your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which makes the structure easy to follow. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally,' 'As a result,' and 'However' to link your thoughts effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a semi-formal/informal letter. To improve, ensure that your transitions between sentences feel slightly more natural; for instance, the jump from discussing photography to the conclusion of the first paragraph could be smoothed out with a more integrated linking phrase.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using phrases like 'radiant health,' 'serene and calm environment,' and 'hectic work schedule.' These choices are natural and appropriate for the context. There are a few minor word-choice errors, such as using 'advice' (noun) instead of 'advise' (verb) and 'in the last moment' instead of 'at the last moment.' Despite these small slips, your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message with precision and style. Continuing to focus on correct verb/noun forms will help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences ('if there is a vacant spot') and relative clauses. While there are some grammatical errors, such as the comma splice in the second paragraph ('...rainy season, they might...') and the incorrect verb form 'wanted to advice,' these do not impede communication. Your control over punctuation is generally good, though be careful with run-on sentences. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help move your score toward the 8.0 band.

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