Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-23

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 Harsh,

Hope you are doing well! I received your voice call inquiry for information about a camping holiday.

I think you'll enjoy going to the mountains for camping because of the incredible weather and fresh air. Apart from that, in summer, you can go to a beach nearby and enjoy the sunny atmosphere. Additionally, parking and accommodation are provided by your camping site organization, thus your journey will be hassle-free.

Unfortunately, you might face a lack of facilities on the site because they will have limited shared washrooms and showers as amenities. Furthermore, mosquitoes will be there at midnight, so I recommend you keep your tent always closed when you are away.

Interestingly, I would like to join this adventure with you because I like to spend nights on hills with natural surroundings such as cold wind, birds and plants. Moreover, we can go shopping together to buy groceries, drinks, and snacks for camping.

I am waiting to receive a call from you to discuss further about this exciting adventure.

Yours lovingly,

Ravi Prajapati.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified specific disadvantages like limited facilities and mosquitoes, 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, you could provide more depth in your explanations; for instance, instead of just mentioning 'limited shared washrooms,' you could briefly describe how that might impact the daily routine. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a concluding sentence. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Apart from that,' 'Additionally,' 'Furthermore,' and 'Moreover' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. For example, the transition 'Interestingly' at the start of the third paragraph does not quite fit the context of agreeing to join a trip. Improving the naturalness of these linking phrases would help elevate the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'incredible weather,' 'hassle-free,' and 'natural surroundings' are used effectively. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'voice call inquiry' (which sounds a bit formal or unnatural for a friend) and 'at midnight' (when mosquitoes are usually active at dusk or throughout the night). However, these do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or collocations that are common in informal correspondence to make your writing sound more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I think you'll enjoy... because of...' and 'I recommend you keep your tent always closed when you are away.' Your control of grammar is generally good, and most sentences are error-free. There are a few minor slips, such as 'discuss further about' (the word 'about' is redundant after 'discuss') and 'at midnight' (which is slightly awkward). Punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher band, aim to use a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, with greater precision.

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