Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-02

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 Rosa,

I'm excited to hear that for the first time you are planning a camping on the upcoming weekend.

Camping is not only an adventure but it's also an emotion where you can heal yourself while staying connected with nature. This is the best way to escape the hectic schedule you have been following since last few months. I know you gonna enjoy this holiday and it will be the most memorable experience of your life. So, I wanna you to make most of it.

Here are a few mistakes that I made during my first camping because nobody advised me, which I don't want you to repeat. Please carry mosquito repellant spray with you as there are enormous insects on campsites. Secondly, make sure you pack full length clothes with you, as it gets a little colder during night time. Also, don't forget to carry a torch, just incase you wanna do some hiking at night.

Not only this, I also wanted to inform you that I'm going to join you on this vacation and my leaves are approved.

Love you. We gonna have so much fun.

Love

Krupa

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain why your friend would enjoy camping, describe potential disadvantages (framed as 'mistakes' to avoid), and confirm your intention to join. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, being informal and warm. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited; for instance, the 'disadvantages' are presented as advice on how to avoid problems rather than a direct discussion of the drawbacks of camping itself. To reach a higher band, ensure you explicitly address the prompt's requirements with more depth and clarity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Not only this' and 'Secondly' to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The flow between the introduction and the body paragraphs is generally smooth, but the concluding sentences are a bit abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph transitions naturally into the next would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'hectic schedule' and 'memorable experience'. However, there are some issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'planning a camping' (should be 'planning a camping trip') and 'enormous insects' (which sounds unnatural; 'swarms of insects' or 'many insects' would be better). Additionally, the use of informal contractions like 'gonna' and 'wanna' is acceptable for a friendly letter, but be careful not to overuse them, as they can limit your ability to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'since last few months' (should be 'for the last few months') and 'make most of it' (should be 'make the most of it'). There are also minor punctuation errors. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve your accuracy.

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