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 Monika,
It was great to hear from you. I am so excited that you are planning to visit Mussoorie for the first time in this summer.
As I know how much you love to spend time in nature and it will be an opportunity for you to wake up with the birds chirping and sleeping in the camps. Moreover, you will get some time to stay away from screen and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Despite the stunning views, it can be difficult for you to leave the comfort of a bed and stay in the tents. Furthermore, you can also miss home cooked food as in camping everyone needs to cook food by themselves
I would also love to join you on this trip as my schedule is flexible this summer. Exploring together the breath-taking views of mountains will truly be hitting two birds with one stone. Let me know which weekend will suit you well so that we can plan accordingly.
Best regards,
Shubpreet
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| 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 clearly explained why your friend would enjoy camping, identified relevant disadvantages such as the lack of comfort and the need to cook, 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 more on the 'why'—for example, by elaborating on the specific mental health benefits of disconnecting from technology or the unique social experience of camping, which would add more depth to your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Despite', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format. To improve, ensure that your referencing is always precise; for instance, in the second paragraph, the phrase 'sleeping in the camps' is slightly awkward. Overall, the progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow, and the use of linking words is generally natural and effective.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'stunning views', 'breath-taking', and the idiom 'hitting two birds with one stone'. These choices show an attempt to use less common language. However, there are some minor collocation issues, such as 'sleeping in the camps' (better: 'sleeping in a tent') and 'as in camping' (better: 'when camping'). While these do not impede communication, refining these word choices would elevate your writing. You have a sufficient range to convey your message with precision and style.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the conditional 'if' and relative clauses. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'in this summer' (should be 'this summer') and 'as my schedule is flexible' (which is fine, but the following sentence structure could be tighter). The sentence 'Exploring together the breath-taking views of mountains will truly be hitting two birds with one stone' is slightly clunky. However, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and basic grammar is solid.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.