Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-30

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 7.5)

Dear Mitali,

I hope you are doing well. I am happy to hear that you want to do same course which I did at my university and seek my advice regarding study subject.

Actually, I did Physiotherapy course at university and I contain both theoretical concepts along with practical knowledge. Moreover, I studied plenty of subject like Anatomy, Physiology, Orthopedic, Neurology and Exercise therapy as a major and Physics, English and Social science as a minor. Also, I was always interested to do clinic work in order to develop professional skills.

I studied in the Government Physiotherapy College, which is one of the best college in my town, because their teaching staff are helpful, polite and intelligent as compared to other universities. Also, they use advanced technologies for teaching and pay equal attention to theoretical lectures and practical works. Therefore, you will be surely enjoy college life and build essential skills for your successful career in the Physiotherapy field.

Regarding application process, to begin with, visit their official website on internet. Then click on admission process, where you have to fill your essential details and attach the copy of certain documents. After some time, You will received confirmation email regarding your admission.

I hope my suggestions will be helpful to you. Please let me know if you need any help regarding enrollment process.

Best regards,

Twinkle

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You provided clear details about the Physiotherapy course, explained why the university is recommended, and gave a logical step-by-step guide for the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed, and the response is fully relevant to the task instructions. No parts of the prompt were omitted, and the information provided is sufficient to satisfy the reader's request for advice.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Also', 'Therefore', and 'Regarding', which help the flow of information. However, the transition between some sentences is slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more refined to ensure a smoother progression of ideas. The use of referencing is generally clear, and the overall structure allows the reader to follow your advice without difficulty.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using subject-specific terms like 'Anatomy', 'Physiology', and 'Orthopedic'. While the vocabulary is functional and allows for clear communication, it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. There are some minor word-choice issues, such as 'I contain' instead of 'the course contained' and 'do clinic work' instead of 'clinical placements'. Expanding your range to include more sophisticated collocations would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'I did same course' (missing article), 'I was always interested to do' (should be 'in doing'), and 'You will received' (incorrect verb tense). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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