Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-04

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 Dhara,

I hope you are doing well.

I am delighted to hear that you are planning to go camping next week. I am sure you will have an amazing time.

In my opinion, you will thoroughly enjoy this trip because spending time in the forest is both adventurous and relaxing. Camping is a wonderful way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Don't forget to take your camera with you, as I know how passionate you are about photography. It will be a perfect opportunity to capture the breathtaking beauty of the forest.

However, there are a few things you should keep in mind before setting off. First, make sure you check the weather forecast and choose a day with pleasant weather, as heavy thunderstorms can make camping difficult, especially for a first-time camper. Second, be cautious at night because wild animals may wander near the campsite. Finally, avoid touching unfamiliar plants, as some of them may be poisonous and could cause serious health problems.

I was really excited when I received your letter because I hoped I could join you, unfortunately, my mother has been sick since last few days and my father is currently abroad for a business trip. So I won't be able to come this time. I would love to join on your next camping trip.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip!

Best Regards,

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explain why your friend would enjoy camping, provide relevant disadvantages such as weather and wildlife, and state your inability to join the trip while expressing interest in a future one. The tone is consistently appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and you maintain a consistent position throughout the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a polite closing. You use a range of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In my opinion', 'However', 'First', 'Second', and 'Finally', which help guide the reader through your arguments. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. The flow of information is natural, and the relationship between sentences is clear, making the text easy to follow from start to finish.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary that is well-suited to the informal context of the letter. Phrases like 'hustle and bustle', 'breathtaking beauty', and 'setting off' show a natural command of English collocations. While the vocabulary is generally accurate and appropriate, there is room to incorporate slightly more sophisticated or varied synonyms to reach the highest band. Overall, the lexical range is sufficient to convey your message with precision and ease, and there are no errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is generally good. There is a minor comma splice in the final paragraph: '...join you, unfortunately, my mother...'. This should be two separate sentences or joined with a semicolon. Additionally, 'since last few days' should be 'for the last few days'. Despite these minor slips, the majority of your writing is accurate, and the grammatical errors do not interfere with the clarity of your message.

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