Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-25
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email:
- recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
- explain how your friend could learn this sport
- suggest that you both learn this sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....................................,
Student answer (Band 7.0)
Dear Ishaan,
How are you doing buddy? I hope everything is going great on your end. I just got know that you are seeking advice about learning a new sport. That's a fantastic idea to keep yourself busy.
I do have few piece of advice for learning a new sport. I would suggest you to with court tennis. As you mentioned earlier, that one of your friend is a coach and has offered you free training a while ago.
In starting it will be little difficult for you as your are kind of lazy person. Firstly, I would recommend to you to start watching live matches and get some knowledge about it such as game rules and regulations. Secondly, join with your friend how invited you before for training. Lastly, try to create a group over their which will motivate you to play regularly.
Moreover, I was also thinking to start new sport as my doctor suggested me to stay healthy. I also have zero knowledge about court tennis, would mind if I join you for learning?
Please let me know by tomorrow evening, so that I can plan accordingly.
Best wishes,
Bhoutik Gohil
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You recommended court tennis, explained how to learn it by suggesting watching matches and contacting a friend, and proposed learning it together. The tone is appropriate for an email to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed for a General Training task. To reach a higher band, ensure that your advice is slightly more detailed; for example, you could explain why court tennis is particularly suitable for your friend's lifestyle or fitness goals to add more depth to your recommendation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The email is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Lastly' to sequence your advice, which helps the reader follow your points easily. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words or transition phrases beyond simple numbering, and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'that one of your friend') is grammatically accurate to maintain smooth flow between sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'rules and regulations' and 'training'. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I do have few piece of advice' (should be 'a few pieces of advice') and 'would mind if I join you' (missing 'you' before 'mind'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the score. Using more precise collocations would help elevate your lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I just got know' (should be 'got to know'), 'I would suggest you to with court tennis' (incorrect verb usage), and 'your are kind of lazy person' (missing article). These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you move into the higher band range.
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