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 Aman,

I hope you are doing well. I was over the moon when I got to know that you are thinking to plan a camping holiday this summer.

I believe that you would love the camping experience being an outdoor person. Camping will give you the opportunity to be close to the nature, experience some extraordinary moments like watching stars at night, hiking, sleeping in a tent. You will feel a sense a calmness and the break from your hectic schedule will help to be relaxed.

Unfortunately, there are some disadvantages of camping too. You may have to encounter some problems related to extreme weather like rain or insects. Adding up, sleeping in tent can be inconvenient too for first time campers.

I would really love to join you for the summer camping as it will give us the opportunity to spend some time together. I will also help you to choose the right camping equipment and setting up the tent. Overall, it would be a great fun and we will create some lifetime memories.

I will be waiting to hear from you.

Warm wishes,

Prabh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain why your friend would enjoy camping, identify relevant disadvantages such as weather and insects, and confirm your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal style throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, providing a clear and logical response to the task instructions. You have maintained a consistent focus on the topic from start to finish, ensuring the reader understands your perspective on the proposed holiday.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is well-organized with a clear structure. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which aids readability. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Unfortunately', 'Adding up', and 'Overall' to link your ideas. While the transition 'Adding up' is slightly unnatural in this context, the overall flow of information is logical and easy to follow. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different points of the letter, and the opening and closing salutations are appropriate for the task type.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an informal letter. Phrases like 'over the moon', 'hectic schedule', and 'lifetime memories' show a good grasp of idiomatic and natural language. There are minor issues with collocation, such as 'close to the nature' (should be 'close to nature') and 'setting up the tent' (which is grammatically fine but could be more varied). However, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly and effectively throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'thinking to plan' (should be 'thinking of planning') and 'help to be relaxed' (should be 'help you relax'). Additionally, 'a sense a calmness' contains a small error. Despite these occasional inaccuracies, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your meaning is never obscured. Your control over punctuation and sentence construction is generally strong, contributing to a smooth reading experience.

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