Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20

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 Josh,

Thank you for your email. I was very happy to hear that you will have your first camping experience this summer. I am sure you will love the whole experience. The key to have a good camping experience is to make sure you prepare well in advance and take into consideration the do's and don'ts of camping.

The part that in my opinion you would enjoy the most is being in the outskirts in the middle of the woods. I am also betting on the fact that you would love the view of the night sky, since you would be away from the city lights and the light pollution, if you are lucky and the sky is clear you might just seek a sky blazing with thousands of stars.

There are some disadvantages of camping. I have noticed in my experience some campsite washroom facilities are not very hygienic. There is also the problem of mosquitoes in the woods and other bugs that would bite you if you do not have a proper bug or mosquito repellent.

I am thinking of joining the group for camping this summer. It would be a nice retreat from all the hectic work schedule. I can also give you company and I can also teach you how to build your tent at the campsite. Send me the details of the campsite and the booking dates. I will see you soon until then take care.

Best Regards,

XYZ

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, provided realistic disadvantages such as hygiene and insects, and confirmed your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, being informal yet informative. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more specific detail or personal anecdotes to make the letter feel more authentic and engaging, but overall, you have fully satisfied the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a single theme, which makes the text easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices such as 'The part that in my opinion', 'There are some disadvantages', and 'There is also the problem of'. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to improve the overall cohesion. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is logical throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a semi-formal/informal letter. Phrases like 'hectic work schedule', 'light pollution', and 'outskirts' show a good command of English. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'seek a sky' (should be 'see') and 'give you company' (more naturally 'keep you company'). However, these do not impede communication. You have a sufficient range to express your ideas with some precision, and your word choice is generally natural and fits the context of the letter well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'The key to have a good camping experience' (should be 'The key to having'), and some punctuation issues, such as the run-on sentence in the second paragraph regarding the night sky. Despite these occasional errors, your control of grammar is strong, and the meaning is always clear. You show a good ability to use varied sentence patterns to convey your message.

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