Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-17

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 Allen,

I'm really excited that you're finally thinking to go for a camping holiday this summer. I believe you asked me for some advice as this is your first time going. Therefore, I thought of writing to you.

Camping is a really awesome experience if you enjoy nature. It's so calming, you get to enjoy so many scenic views but it could get pretty adventurous sometimes. You should definitely go on a hike, find a sweet spot near any waterfall, set your base and go for swimming right away. It takes away your tiredness all at once.

A few things that could be of your disadvantage: lack of cell phone connection, so I suggest to stick your pals at all times. Also there can be mosquitoes and bugs so do keep a spray just in case. Also the nights can be dark so would highly suggest you to take good portable touch.

Now that you told me about your holiday, I am also considering to go with my friends next month. You're most welcome to join if you love adventure.

Yours faithfully,

Kashish

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You successfully explain the appeal of camping, outline potential disadvantages such as lack of connectivity and insects, and express your interest in joining your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, though they could be slightly more developed to reach a higher band. For instance, explaining the 'adventurous' aspect of camping in more detail would add depth. Overall, the response is well-focused and fully addresses the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different topics. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Therefore', 'Also', and 'Now that', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between sentences could be smoother in places. For example, the connection between the advice on hiking and the mention of tiredness is a bit abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing is consistently clear would help elevate this score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'scenic views' and 'take away your tiredness' are natural and appropriate. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'stick your pals' is not a standard idiom; 'stick with your friends' would be more natural. Additionally, 'portable touch' is an incorrect term for a flashlight or torch. While these errors do not impede communication, using more precise and varied vocabulary would demonstrate a higher level of lexical control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to follow. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'thinking to go' instead of 'thinking of going', and 'could be of your disadvantage' which should be 'could be a disadvantage for you'. Additionally, 'would highly suggest you to take' is slightly awkward; 'I would highly suggest that you take' is more grammatically standard. Despite these occasional errors, your control of grammar is generally good and does not hinder the reader's understanding.

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