Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-09

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 Mandeep,

Hope you are doing well, I am glad that you asked my advice regarding choosing your academics at my university.

First of all, I took two year program of Early Childcare at the University Of Calgary. It has four semesters, along with academics I also got real work experience as a volunteer educator at the day care center, because in the last semester we need to submit our case studies in order to pass this course.

I would really recommend you my university because our all professors are very experienced and some of them even run their own daycare centers. Moreover, If you will perform well there are high chances of getting scholarship which is really helpful. Staff of the university is really cooperative and assist their scholars in all possible way.

This course is really in demand and seats get full within few days so you really need to keep an eye on their website. For applying you first need to create your profile and after selecting your course then you can fill your own application and it is very easy process. Within 30 business days you will get their response and offer letter.

Wish you good luck for your new journey and give me a call if you need any kind of help I will be happy to assist you further.

Best wishes,

Hardeep kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the Early Childcare course, provide logical reasons for recommending the university (experienced staff and scholarships), and offer a step-by-step guide on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task. No parts of the prompt were omitted, and the information provided is coherent and easy to follow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your points easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Moreover', and 'In addition' to link ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different sections of the letter, contributing to the overall readability of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'case studies', 'volunteer educator', and 'cooperative'. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it is somewhat repetitive and lacks the 'less common' or 'idiomatic' items that would push the score into the higher bands. There are minor word-choice issues, such as 'choosing your academics' (which is slightly unnatural; 'choosing your course' would be better) and 'assist their scholars' (where 'students' is more common). Overall, the language is sufficient to convey your meaning without difficulty.

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 slips, such as 'our all professors' (should be 'all our professors'), 'If you will perform well' (should be 'If you perform well'), and 'within few days' (should be 'within a few days'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some minor errors with comma usage. The majority of your sentences are error-free, but the frequency of these small slips prevents a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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