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 Alex,
I am writing to give you some suggestions that would make your upcoming camping experience to the next level. I heard that this will be your first camping trip to Algonquin National park.
I believe you will have an amazing time on your holiday as i know you are a nature lover. As a matter of fact, the park itself is a treasure box of the nature because it contains a variety of plants and trees, water falls, lakes, hiking trails, mountains, and many type of insects as well as animals. Also, you will get to see on of the best sunsets of your life.
Though, there are some things you would need to be careful about. From my past experience, always carry a bug spray and after bite cream handy with you as there will be a lot of mosquitoes and trust me the last thing you want is to get sick on your trip. In addition, prepare a source of water supply in advance cause finding a natural drinking water could get challenging at the camping site.
I am also planning to go for camping this summer, and I would love to take you with me to explore the northern part of Ontario. I have two jet skis as well so we can both enjoy the water sports.
I can't wait to hear about your experience from this trip.
Yours truly,
Jay
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
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 practical disadvantages, and confirmed your interest in joining them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant. You have maintained a consistent, friendly persona throughout the letter, which is essential for this task type. The response is well-structured and covers all 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 have used some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Though', and 'Also' to link your thoughts. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the benefits to the precautions and finally to your personal invitation.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'nature lover', 'treasure box', and 'water sports'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'camping experience to the next level' (should be 'take your camping experience to the next level') and 'many type of insects' (should be 'many types of insects'). While you use some descriptive language, incorporating more precise collocations would elevate your score. Overall, your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly and naturally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'the nature' (unnecessary article), 'on of the best' (should be 'one of the best'), and 'go for camping' (should be 'go camping'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation issues, such as the lowercase 'i' in 'i know'. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the errors do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on proofreading for small articles and preposition usage.
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