Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02
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 Nikhil,
I hope you are in good health. I am really thrilled to know that you are interested in studying at Weston University.
To begin with, Weston University is a renowned institution in the world for its diversity and excellence. It offers several courses to study, however I completed my major in Business Analytics. The course contains outstanding credits for coding, critical thinking and as well Analytics in data.
In addition to this, University has funded scholarships to extraordinary students which will secure your finances to an extent. Moreover, requires a student also to work on some live projects with big firms to gain experience and employment in the near future.
Furthermore, You would receive different advices to apply through agencies. But, I would request you to refrain from doing it, instead apply directly on their official website to avoid any complications as that is a legitimate way of application.
I Hope this information finds help you to take a wiser decision. Looking forward hear from you.
Warm Regards,
Neelu Raghuwanshi
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided details about the Business Analytics course, explained the benefits of the university, and offered clear advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. To improve, you could expand slightly more on the 'why' regarding the university recommendation to make the advice feel more personal and persuasive. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers all requirements effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. You use transition signals such as 'To begin with', 'In addition to this', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through your points. However, some of the cohesive devices feel slightly mechanical. For example, 'In addition to this, University has funded...' is missing an article, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, and the overall progression of ideas is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a solid band 7.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'renowned institution', 'diversity', and 'legitimate way'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'contains outstanding credits' (should be 'includes modules') and 'finds help you' (should be 'helps you'). Additionally, 'advices' is an uncountable noun and should simply be 'advice'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the score from reaching the higher bands. Focusing on collocations will help improve your precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as missing articles ('University has funded' should be 'the university'), subject-verb agreement issues ('Moreover, requires a student'—the subject is missing), and awkward phrasing ('Looking forward hear from you' should be 'Looking forward to hearing from you'). While these errors are noticeable, the meaning remains clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure you proofread for small omissions like articles and prepositions, and check that every sentence has a clear subject.
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