Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-25

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 Dhruv,

I hope you are doing well. I got your message on seeking a advice on study of the subject which I have obtain degree from.

The course I selected was future-oriented. The reason I am mention this due to podcast have seen a few years back explained about evolution in the world. This course prepared for the present and future which included the learning of Artificial Intelligence and tools. Since it offered practical knowledge of the market, I can received my first job as soon as completing the course.

I believe this institution is one of the top education providers. The first and foremost reason is the faculties who are well-equipped with the information of topics and future possibilities which is paramount benefit for the learners. Additionally, the accommodation they have cannot be beat by even hotels. As a result, I was able to focus on my studies and live y life stress-free.

I asked to consultancy who has a ample of experience in the field of applications of renowned universities. I would tell you the same.

Kind regards,

Dhruvish Panchal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the course, explaining why you recommend the university, and providing application advice. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the advice on how to apply is very brief and lacks detail, stating only that you 'asked to consultancy'. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the specific steps or documents required for the application process to provide more helpful guidance to your friend.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Additionally' and 'As a result' to connect ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are instances where the flow is interrupted by grammatical errors, such as in the opening sentence ('seeking a advice on study of the subject which I have obtain degree from'). Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother sentence transitions would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'future-oriented', 'paramount benefit', and 'renowned'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'I can received my first job' instead of 'I was able to secure my first job' and 'I asked to consultancy' instead of 'I consulted an agency'. These errors occasionally hinder the precision of your message. Focusing on natural collocations and common phrases will help you move into a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'I am mention this' (should be 'I am mentioning this'), 'due to podcast have seen' (missing articles and relative pronouns), and 'live y life' (typo). These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding your intent. To improve, pay closer attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles.

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