Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27

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)

Dear Michael,

Its been a while since we last met at our last picnic at the Hanging garden. I hope you are doing good. I am writing you let you know few details about an Electrical Engineering course and Concordia university.

In this course, you will not only learn the electrical systems, but will also get the insights of computer engineering. Also, the laboratories at the university are well equipped and almost every other faculty holds PhD degree from the recognized universities worldwide. So you will get a good exposure of research if you are interested.

I recommend the university because it ranked under top 50 universities globally. Moreover the Co-op team is very strong here, so they will help you to place at good company to get hands on experience.

To apply in this course, you have to apply online by filling an application with the relevant documentation mentioned in their website. Also, keep watch on the intake and their deadline for submitting an application.

I glad that you thought of to apply in this program and choosing this university. Let me know if you feel stuck in between any process, and don't hesitate to ask help. I am always here for you.

With lots of love,

Akshay

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided details about the Electrical Engineering course, explained why the university is recommended (global ranking and Co-op program), and gave clear advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements, showing a good understanding of the prompt's expectations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a friendly closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You used some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'Also' to link your thoughts. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking words further and ensure that transitions between sentences feel slightly more natural rather than mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly. You used some relevant academic and professional terms such as 'electrical systems', 'well equipped', 'exposure', and 'intake'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'place at good company' (should be 'place you in a good company') and 'get the insights of' (should be 'get insights into'). Expanding your range of collocations would help improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'Its been' should be 'It's been', 'PhD degree' should be 'a PhD degree', and 'ask help' should be 'ask for help'. Additionally, there are minor issues with article usage and prepositions. Focusing on proofreading for these small errors will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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