Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .................. ,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear ABC,

I am glad to receive your letter. I hope you are doing well. I am writing in response to your letter regarding the suggestion you have asked for. Firstly, I would like to mention the course I did in my university program. I am pleased for completing the 'Gerontology Program' during my matriculation. It has both sides theoretical and practical. For first semester, you have to finish your theoretical part of course, on later one, you have to attend 250 hours in the hospital.

Secondly, this is very essential program for working particularly with elderly patients. It would be best choice for you because you always wanted to work in long term care homes.

Lastly, I would suggest you to apply online to get enrolled into this course. In which you have to fill a form with relevant references. You could give my reference as well. Therefore, I am providing my personal details and contact information. If you need anything please let me know.

Good luck for the future!

Yours lovingly,

ABC

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: it describes the Gerontology course, explains why the university is recommended, and provides advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation of the course structure is quite brief, and the advice on how to apply could be more detailed to fully satisfy the 'well-developed' requirement of higher bands. Nevertheless, the response is clear, relevant, and fulfills the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on one of the required points, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Lastly' are used to signpost the information. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the connection between sentences could be smoother. For instance, the transition in the final paragraph ('In which you have to fill a form...') is slightly awkward and impacts the flow. Overall, the structure is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task. You use some topic-specific terms like 'Gerontology Program', 'theoretical', and 'practical'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'I am pleased for completing' (should be 'pleased to have completed') and 'this is very essential program' (missing an article). While the range is sufficient to convey your meaning, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. Expanding your vocabulary to include more natural collocations would improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am pleased for completing' and 'on later one' (should be 'later on'). Additionally, there are minor issues with article usage ('the' theoretical part) and prepositional phrases. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication, and the meaning remains clear throughout the letter. To reach a higher band, focus on improving accuracy in complex sentence structures and refining your use of prepositions and articles.

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