Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-14
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 Raj,
How have you been? I was delighted when I received your letter saying you are thinking of going on a camping holiday to the Gir forest. I would love to provide you with some of my insights from previous experience.
Considering the place, I'd say you'll enjoy the vacation spending time in nature and seeing the beautiful scenery there, given that the Gir forest is renowned for beautiful natural places, such as the fall, rare species of trees and wild animals too.
Unfortunately, the activity has some disadvantages. For example, you'll have to be more careful about your clothing selection, as you may get bitten by mosquitoes, especially during nighttime, which can cause you sick. Another thing is that you'll have to pack enough food in your bag before going there, because there're no food facilities there.
In fact, I'm going to the same place next month with my friends for camping, but we'll stay for one night only, as we plan to enjoy stargazing and study the stars. If you want to join us, let me know. I'll prepare the necessary stuff for you as well.
Let me know you thoughts on that. I'll look forward to hearing from you. Lots of love to you and your family!
Your best friend,
Milan
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The letter addresses all three points clearly: you explain why Raj may enjoy the natural scenery and wildlife, mention disadvantages such as mosquitoes and limited food facilities, and invite him to join your trip. Your friendly tone and clear offer to prepare equipment make the advice relevant to the relationship and purpose. The ideas are supported with specific details, including the Gir forest and your plan to stay one night. To strengthen the response further, develop the disadvantages a little more—for example, explain how Raj could prepare for insects or manage meals—and make the enjoyment point less general by linking the activities more directly to his interests.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The letter has a clear progression from greeting and context to benefits, drawbacks, an invitation, and a warm closing. Paragraphing helps the reader follow each part, and linking expressions such as “Unfortunately,” “Another thing,” and “In fact” signal shifts in the discussion. The invitation follows naturally from your own camping plans. Some connections could be smoother and more precise: “Considering the place” is a slightly awkward transition, while “In fact” does not clearly show the relationship between the disadvantages and your plans. Use transitions that express the intended link, such as “Despite these drawbacks” before explaining your trip. Overall, the organisation is logical and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
You use a suitable range of vocabulary for a friendly advice letter, including “renowned,” “rare species,” “disadvantages,” and “stargazing.” These choices show some flexibility and help make the details specific. There are, however, occasional word-choice and collocation problems that keep the language from sounding consistently natural: “beautiful natural places” is vague, “the fall” is unclear in this context, and “provide you with some of my insights” sounds formal for a close friend. “Let me know you thoughts” also contains a word-form error. Aim for more precise, natural phrasing while retaining the friendly tone—for example, describe the scenery directly and use everyday expressions when giving personal advice.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0
The response includes a useful mix of sentence forms, including complex clauses with “as,” “given that,” and “because,” as well as conditional phrasing in “If you want to join us, let me know.” Many sentences are accurate and the message remains clear throughout. A few errors persist: “which can cause you sick” needs a grammatical construction such as “which can make you sick,” and “Let me know you thoughts” should be “your thoughts.” The sentence beginning “I’d say you’ll enjoy the vacation spending time…” also needs a clearer structure, such as “you’ll enjoy spending time…” Continue checking verb patterns and possessives, while keeping the variety of complex structures already present.
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