Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-26
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 Maria,
I hope you are doing well. I am glad to know that you are thinking of camping this summer and want to know my thoughts regarding it.
First of all, camping is an overall wonderful holiday activity. You will enjoy camping because you will be able to relax and rejuvenate amidst the nature. Moreover, you can also register for various summer camp activities like rock climbing, river rafting, and hunting.
However, there are some drawbacks to camping. You may possibly catch cold or contract several infections like flu, diarrhoea, and fever. Also, you want be able to access your internet services while staying in the woods, which may cause interruption in communicating with others.
Finally, I would love to join you on this camping trip. I have a trailer that we can use to park and stay at the site. It will be convenient to carry all the items required. Let me know if you would like to book the site together. Thanks.
Warm regards,
Peter
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided a clear rationale for why your friend would enjoy camping, identified realistic disadvantages, and confirmed your interest in joining the trip. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the 'why'—for example, by mentioning specific personal interests your friend has that align with camping. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. You use transition words such as 'First of all', 'Moreover', 'However', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through your arguments. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. The flow is smooth, and the relationship between sentences is clear. To improve further, ensure that the transition between the disadvantages and the final offer to join is slightly more fluid, perhaps by acknowledging the trade-offs before suggesting the trip.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a semi-formal or informal letter. Phrases like 'rejuvenate amidst the nature' and 'contract several infections' are well-chosen. However, there are some minor inaccuracies; for instance, 'catch cold' should be 'catch a cold', and 'internet services' is slightly unnatural in this context. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating more idiomatic expressions or more precise collocations would help elevate the score. Your word choice is generally accurate and fits the context of the task well.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are a few grammatical slips, such as 'you want be able to' (should be 'won't') and 'amidst the nature' (usually 'amidst nature'). Punctuation is generally correct, and the sentence structure is clear. While the majority of your sentences are error-free, these occasional slips prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on proofreading for small auxiliary verb errors and article usage. Your control of grammar is solid and does not impede communication at any point.
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