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 Ali,

I was delighted to know that you have finally decided to pursue further studies and are considersing to apply for clinical psychology.

Studying clinical psychology was one of the best decisions I made for myself because apart from the obvious benefit of getting an employment, it made me self-reflective while promoting personal growth. The coursework would involve details about mental health disorders, their causes, and personalized treatment plans. You would be required to apply this knowledge while getting training in hospitals and special children schools.

I recommend you to choose University of the Punjab because it has one of the best clinical psychology programs in Pakistan and you will be rigorously trained in various types of therapies for both children and adults.

The application form is available online and I would advise you to fill it as soon possible since the deadline is near. I would be happy to provide you the resource materials for the preparation of the entry exam.

Best wishes,

Ifra

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You provided clear details about the clinical psychology course, explained why the University of the Punjab is a strong choice, and offered practical advice regarding the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a helpful and encouraging persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader receives a comprehensive response to their inquiry. No parts of the task were omitted, and the information provided is consistent with the requirements of a General Training Task 1 response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the prompt. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the course description to the recommendation and finally to the application advice. You used cohesive devices such as 'apart from', 'because', and 'since' effectively to link ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different sections of the letter. The overall structure is clear and easy to follow, which is essential for a formal or semi-formal letter of this nature.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'self-reflective', 'personal growth', and 'rigorously trained'. There are a few minor issues with word choice, such as 'getting an employment' (should be 'getting employment' or 'finding employment') and 'special children schools' (which sounds slightly unnatural; 'schools for children with special needs' would be more precise). However, these minor inaccuracies do not impede communication. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'considersing to apply' (should be 'considering applying') and 'I recommend you to choose' (the verb 'recommend' is typically followed by a gerund or a 'that' clause, e.g., 'I recommend that you choose'). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control of punctuation and sentence structure is generally strong. The errors do not cause any confusion for the reader.

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