Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-03

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 Sia,

I hope you are doing great. I recently heard that you're thinking about going camping this summer.

I honestly thinks its a wonderful idea to get some relief from work and enjoy holidays. I know that you love doing outdoor activities. Camping would give you a chance to escape from your daily routines, enjoy beautiful scenery and spend some quality time in nature. You could also have some fun activities such as hiking, cooking outdoor and sitting around a campfire in the evening.

However, there could be some disadvantages also as it is difficult to sleep in tents especially if the weather is cold or rainy. You may also have to deal with insects and limited access to bathrooms and other facilities. In addition, carrying camping equipment can be tiring for a first time camper.

As for me, I would absolutely love to join you this summer. It would be much more enjoyable if we could experience your first camping together.

Let me know what dates you have in mind. I am looking forward to it.

Yours lovingly,

Arshveer

AI examiner evaluation

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 relevant disadvantages such as weather and lack of facilities, and explicitly stated your desire to join them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the context of a first-time camper. You have maintained a consistent and friendly tone throughout the letter, which is essential for this task type.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a natural closing. You have used cohesive devices such as 'However', 'In addition', and 'As for me' to transition between ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the task. The flow of information is smooth, and the relationship between sentences is clear, making the letter easy to follow for the reader.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'escape from your daily routines' and 'quality time in nature' are natural and appropriate. While the vocabulary is generally accurate, there are minor opportunities to use more sophisticated collocations. For instance, 'cooking outdoor' should be 'cooking outdoors' or 'outdoor cooking'. Overall, the lexical range is adequate for the task, and your word choices do not impede communication at any point.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good control of sentence structures, using a mix of simple and complex sentences. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'I honestly thinks' (should be 'think') and 'experience your first camping' (should be 'experience your first camping trip'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not interfere with the clarity of your message. Your punctuation is generally correct, and the overall grammatical accuracy is high enough to support clear communication.

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