Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-22
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 Robert,
I hope you are doing well. I received your letter and I am very delighted to know that you are considering to learn playing a new sport. Sports play a crucial role in keeping us fit as well as healthy.
I would like to recommend you to practice soccer as it is widely famous and there are a lot of incredible academics available who can teach you this. Moreover, it can fit with any schedule because you can play or learn it anytime.
Additionally, I know you have a soccer ground near to your house which will help you to practicing it at your own convenience.
Even I was also thinking to start soccer classes. if you are interested in learning it we can start it together. I would love to suggest you an academy named 'Sports our life' which is located 10 miles away from your home. They have excellent coaches and staff who will help you to learn playing soccer in the best possible way.
Please shoot me an email back and let me know your decision. I will eagerly wait to hear back from you.
Kind regards
Komal.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You recommended soccer, explained how to learn it by suggesting an academy and local practice, and proposed learning it together. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, providing specific details such as the name of the academy and the proximity of the soccer ground. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanations are slightly more detailed, perhaps by mentioning why you think your friend would specifically enjoy this sport based on their personality or interests.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The email is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'Even', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between the recommendation and the suggestion to learn together could be smoother. The paragraphing is functional, though the structure could be improved by separating the recommendation from the logistical details of the academy more distinctly. Overall, the progression of ideas is easy to follow, and the referencing is clear.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'crucial role', 'at your own convenience', and 'eagerly wait' are used effectively. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'incredible academics' (when referring to a sports school, 'coaching centers' or 'academies' is more precise) and 'learn playing' (the correct form is 'learn to play'). While these do not impede communication, refining these collocations would elevate your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'considering to learn playing' (should be 'considering learning to play') and 'help you to practicing' (should be 'help you practice'). Additionally, there is a minor punctuation error in 'Even I was also thinking to start soccer classes. if you are interested...', where the sentence should be joined or punctuated correctly. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the grammar does not hinder the reader's understanding.
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