Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-18
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 Nav ,
I am really happy to hear that you are thinking about going camping this summer .I think you would really enjoy it because you love spending time outdoors and trying new experiences.Camping is a great way to escape from our busy daily routines.You can enjoy beautiful scenery,go for walks ,cook outdoors and spend quality time with friends.
However,there are some disadvantages as well.For example,the weather can change suddenly,and heavy rain can make camping uncomportable.Sleeping in a tent may alsobe difficult if you are not used to it .In addition to this there may be insects ,limited access to bathrooms and fewer modern facilities than you have at home.
Personally ,i would love to go camping with you this summer.It would be great fun and we can get chance to enjoy the nature and make some wonderful memories together.We could choose a compsite with good facilities to make our first trip more comfortable.
Let me know what you think about it .
best wishes ,
Maninder
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response fully satisfies all requirements of the General Training Task 1 prompt. The writer successfully explains why the friend would enjoy camping by mentioning outdoor activities and escaping busy routines. Furthermore, the disadvantages are clearly described, touching upon unpredictable weather, sleeping arrangements, and limited facilities. Finally, the letter explicitly states a desire to join the friend this summer and suggests choosing a well-equipped campsite. The tone is appropriate for a friend, and all bullet points are well-developed and supported with relevant details. Therefore, this response meets all criteria for a Band 8.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organised with a clear overarching progression. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct bullet point from the prompt, maintaining a natural flow of ideas. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the reasons for enjoying camping, the disadvantages, the invitation, and the sign-off. Cohesive devices such as 'However', 'For example', and 'In addition to this' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the text. The referencing is generally clear, and the overall structure supports the communicative purpose very well, aligning closely with Band 7.0 standards.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient and adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using everyday phrases as well as some less common items such as 'busy daily routines', 'unpredictable weather', and 'wonderful memories'. Word choice is generally natural, though there are minor mechanical errors like spacing issues (e.g., 'Nav ,', 'experiences.Camping', 'alsobe'). These do not impede communication. While the vocabulary is not fully expansive enough to reach a Band 8.0, it comfortably fits the criteria for Band 6.5 by providing enough flexibility and precision to convey the message clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional and modal constructions like 'we can get chance to enjoy the nature' and 'We could choose a campsite with good facilities'. Grammatical control is generally sound, though there are occasional minor errors and punctuation slips, such as missing spaces after commas and periods (e.g., 'Personally ,i would', 'summer .I think'). These errors are non-systematic and do not impede comprehension. The presence of frequent error-free sentences alongside minor mechanical slips places this firmly in the Band 7.0 category.
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