Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
Dear Paul,
I hope you're doing good. I got to know that you're looking to go on summer camping vacations. I'm writing to give you some beneficial tips to enjoy your trip.
Personally, i will definitely recommend you to go on a camping holiday. It will not only stress buster activity for you, but also helps to discover the new places, activities and adventurous things. Thanks to this positive experience, you'd improve your skills of communication, independence and creativity.
However, if you'll not pay attention to main details like checking the reviews of visitors regarding that site, take required equipments. Thus, it will create unnecessary problems for you.
If you don't mind, i'll love to catch up with you for spending the pleasure time together. If you want some suggestions regarding the destination, i'll give my suggestion too. Please, let me know the exact date and time, when you're planning this camping holiday, so that i can make my arrangements according to that.
Yours lovingly,
Raman.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain the benefits of camping, mention potential disadvantages (such as failing to check reviews or bring equipment), and express a clear interest in joining your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the disadvantages are presented as a conditional warning rather than a description of the inherent challenges of camping, such as unpredictable weather or lack of facilities. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully expanded with specific details or examples.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices like 'However' and 'Thus' to link your thoughts. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the use of 'Thus' in the third paragraph is grammatically awkward in this context. Referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the relationship between ideas is more natural. Overall, the structure is coherent and serves the purpose of the letter well.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'stress buster activity' and 'make my arrangements'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'take required equipments' (equipment is an uncountable noun) and 'spending the pleasure time' (which should be 'pleasant time'). While you attempt to use some less common vocabulary, these occasional errors in collocation and word form prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on using uncountable nouns correctly and refining your collocations to sound more natural.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional 'if' clauses. However, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For instance, 'i will definitely recommend' should be 'I would definitely recommend', and 'if you'll not pay attention' is incorrect; it should be 'if you do not pay attention'. Additionally, the pronoun 'i' is consistently written in lowercase, which is a punctuation error. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization.
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