Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-27

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)

Dearest Ridhi,

Hope this letter find you in good health. I heard you are also planning to join the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course at parul Parul University. that's wonderful!

There are many University in Ahmedabad for Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. However I recommend you to do apply at Parul University because of it's grade value. The university provide all the study materials as well as equipments require for physiotherapy. The faculties are explaining all the subjects in detailed. In their out patient department you can apply your

practical skills. The classes belongs to different department according to patient's diseases where you can learn new things and expand your knowledge. Professors give attention to individuals students while teaching. This course consist of 4 years study and 6 months of internship period, after that individuals get Bachelor of physiotherapy degree.

The university has an online admission portal through which you can apply for the course. Another way to get admission is through the government counselling process.

I hope this information will help you make an informed decision about the course.

Best wishes,

Bijal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the course, recommending the university, and providing application advice. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas could be developed further. For instance, while you mention the course duration and internship, adding a personal reflection on why you enjoyed the course would have made the recommendation more persuasive. The response is well-structured and clearly answers the prompt, meeting the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices like 'However', 'Another way', and 'In their out patient department' to link ideas. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'the classes', 'this course') is consistently clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'informed decision', 'counselling process', and 'internship period'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'grade value' (likely meaning 'reputation' or 'academic standing') and 'equipments' (which is an uncountable noun). Additionally, 'faculties' is often used to refer to the teaching staff, but 'lecturers' or 'professors' is more precise in this context. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, though it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('The university provide', 'The classes belongs') and article usage ('many University', 'in detailed'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and pluralization. Your control over sentence structure is generally functional, but increasing the variety of complex sentences while maintaining accuracy would help elevate your score.

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