Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02

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 Reggie,

It is great to know that you're intending to go for a camping holiday in the coming summer, and also thank you for taking me into confidence for some advice. I think you should take the opportunity and make it this summer.

I think that you should go for a camping holiday because from my past camping experience, I can say that you'll quite enjoy it. After all, this camping holiday will offer you the opportunity to take a long walk in the wilderness and observe nature in its true habitat. You can also go to a nearby lake for fishing or swimming which you have always wanted to do. But, the best thing about this camping holiday will be that it'll actually improve your mood and rejuvenate you like nothing else.

Having said that, there are some disadvantages of such camping holiday as well, such as sharing bathrooms with other people at the campsite, bad weather, and dealing with bug bites and dangerous animals.

Anyway, I also would have loved to go camping with you this summer, but since my cousin is visiting me from abroad this summer, I'll have to give up on that idea.

Take care and stay fine.

Warm wishes,

Carlos

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You explained the benefits of camping, such as the opportunity to reconnect with nature and improve one's mood. You also provided a clear list of disadvantages, including shared facilities and potential hazards. Finally, you clearly stated your inability to join your friend due to a prior commitment. 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 expand slightly more on the personal connection or provide more vivid detail to make the advice feel more tailored to your friend's specific situation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a polite closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Having said that', 'Anyway', and 'because' to link your ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the prompt. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the reader can easily follow your train of thought. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied; while your current usage is functional, incorporating a wider range of linking phrases would enhance the flow further.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a semi-formal or informal letter. Phrases like 'take me into confidence', 'rejuvenate you', and 'wilderness' are used accurately and add depth to your writing. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. While the vocabulary is sufficient and precise, it remains somewhat standard. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or less common collocations that sound natural in a friendly, personal context, such as 'get away from it all' or 'roughing it'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

Your grammar is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. For example, 'since my cousin is visiting me from abroad this summer, I'll have to give up on that idea' is a well-constructed complex sentence. There are very few errors, and those that exist do not hinder understanding. You maintain consistent control over verb tenses. To move toward a higher band, ensure you are consistently using a wider variety of complex structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, where appropriate, to demonstrate greater flexibility in your grammatical range.

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