Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-27
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 Maria,
I hope you are having an amazing day! It's been while since we last chatted. Hasn't it? Anyway, I was elated after receiving your text regarding that your are interested in learning new sport in Moose Jaw town, and seeking for my suggestion.
I would highly recommend to join ice-hockey sport, as you already a player on Indian hockey team. However, ice-hockey is little different then Indian traditional hockey game because it has to be played on icefield and it also requires a skating skill.
Look, I know the renown sport canter in the town which offers all require trainings to learn this game, and they provide training for all level athletics. So, you can join beginner classes, and they have different options to pay fees such us by paying monthly installments or annually.
Do you know what? I have been looking for learning knew sport skill too, so why couldn't we join this sport together? Since I have spare time in the evenings and you also want to learn in the evening time.
Let's catch up for a dinner in this evening and we will do further discussion.
Regards,
John Peter
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 ice hockey, explained how to learn it by mentioning a local sports center, and suggested 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, providing enough detail to satisfy the requirements of the task. You maintained a consistent, friendly tone that is suitable for this type of informal correspondence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The email is logically organized with clear paragraphing, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'However', 'So', and 'Since', to connect your thoughts. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The use of paragraph breaks is appropriate, separating the introduction, the recommendation, the practical details, and the closing suggestion. The overall structure is coherent and supports the development of your message effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'elated', 'installments', and 'annually'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'seeking for my suggestion' (should be 'seeking my advice'), 'renown sport canter' (should be 'renowned sports center'), and 'all require trainings' (should be 'all required training'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they indicate a need for more precise control over collocations and word forms to reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'It's been while' (missing 'a'), 'that your are interested' (incorrect pronoun), 'different then' (should be 'different from'), and 'learning knew sport' (should be 'new'). Additionally, there are punctuation and article errors, such as 'in Moose Jaw town' and 'on Indian hockey team'. While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede communication, as the intended meaning remains clear to the reader.
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