Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-08

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 Harsh,

I hope you are doing great on your end .I am glad to hear that you are considering joining the

same university as I . I will surely guide you about all the crucial areas you need to consider for

your future career.

The most prominent factor when enrolling in any educational institution is choosing the right

course, I chose the General BusinessDiploma.Additionally,it was not only straightforward but also

career -oriented .The course covers customer service , accounting, marketing and communication

that would definitely assist you in the long term ,whether you choose to work in retail or desire to

be an entrepreneur. However , it depends on your interest ,otherwise go for another field that

interests you.

Moving further towards why I think you should consider enrolling are the University’s reputation

and welcoming environment of this institution, that you might not find anywhere else.Moreover,

all instructors are highly educated and have immense knowledge in their field.Apart from this, the

tuition fees are also reasonable and you would also get a scholarship that would cover more than

50% of the total fees.

As for the application process, you would not need to hire an agent which would be expensive.

Instead, you simply need to go online on the website of the University where you would find the

enrolment form under the admissions section, fill that form accurately and submit it within the

given time while attaching all the required documents and paying a fee of $25 .

Hopefully you will get a positive result within 10 days after application.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you need any further information do not hesitate to reach

out.

Best Regards,

Harneet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You provided details about the General Business Diploma, explained the benefits of the university (reputation, environment, and financial aid), and gave clear, actionable steps for the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a consistent and helpful perspective throughout. The ideas are well-developed, and the letter flows logically from one requirement to the next. There are no omissions, and the response is well-structured to meet the needs of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the prompt. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Moreover', 'Apart from this', and 'Instead', which help guide the reader through your points. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different topics. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be slightly more natural to avoid a mechanical feel. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and the referencing is consistent throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your ideas with precision. Phrases like 'career-oriented', 'educational institution', and 'immense knowledge' show a good grasp of topic-specific language. There are occasional minor issues with spacing and punctuation (e.g., 'career -oriented' and 'as I .'), but these do not impede communication. You successfully use a mix of common and slightly more sophisticated vocabulary. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or collocations that sound more natural in an informal letter to a friend.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar is generally strong. There are some minor punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'course, I chose') and unnecessary spaces before periods. However, these are non-systematic and do not affect the clarity of your message. Your use of modal verbs and conditional structures is accurate, which adds to the overall quality of the writing. The grammar is reliable and supports the communication of your ideas well.

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