Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22

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 Sam,

I was happy to hear that you are making a plan for going on a camping for the first time in this summer. I am sure you would enjoy a lot during the camping. Because you love spending time outdoors and trying something different.

One of the main reasons I think camping would suit you is that it provides an excellent opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You could explore scenic trails, enjoy evenings around a campfire and wake up surrounded by nature. Not only would this be a refreshing break from your usual routine, but it would also allow you to spend some quality time with friends.

That said, camping does have a few disadvantages. Although it can be enjoyable,unpredictable weather, insects and limited access to facilities can sometimes make the experience uncomfortable. That is why I would say the first night might be somewhat challenging for you.

As for me, I would absolutely love to join you this summer. we could either choose a well-equipped campsite. I am confident that we would have a memorable time together.

Best wishes,

Keyur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified specific disadvantages like insects and unpredictable weather, and confirmed your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, you could elaborate on why you specifically want to join the trip beyond just saying it would be memorable. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Not only... but it would also' and 'That said' to link your thoughts. However, there are minor issues with punctuation and sentence structure that occasionally affect the flow, such as the sentence fragment 'Because you love spending time outdoors...' and the lack of a conjunction in the final paragraph. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring sentences are complete would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a semi-formal or informal letter. Phrases like 'hustle and bustle of everyday life' and 'well-equipped campsite' are natural and appropriate. There are a few minor errors, such as 'making a plan for going on a camping' (which should be 'planning a camping trip') and 'enjoy a lot during the camping' (which is slightly unnatural). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating a few more precise adjectives or idiomatic expressions would help you reach a higher band. Your spelling is accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While many sentences are accurate, there are some grammatical slips. For example, 'in this summer' should simply be 'this summer', and 'we could either choose a well-equipped campsite' is an incomplete thought as it lacks a second option or a conclusion. Additionally, there is a capitalization error at the start of the final paragraph ('we could...'). Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that complex sentences are fully formed.

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