Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-09
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 Jack,
How've you been? I was delighted to know about your interest in learning new sport. I hope you will enjoy the new experience. I would present my thoughts based on my knowledge which might help you to decide.
It would be quite exciting to give a try to sport learning. My suggestion is you should learn swimming as it will provide you both physical and mental benefits. As I know, you had been looking for it when we met last time. Therefore, this is a great time to start.
The process is simple to follow, you just need to fill an online form to get enrolled in the course. Bonus point is the location which is at walking distance from your house. Additionally, they offer some discounts to new comers.
Here is good news! I'm also planning to take admission with you. This would give us time to spend together and of course the company to share our experiences and learning process.
I believe you will make it. Let me know about your decision.
Best wishes,
Aman
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 swimming, explained the enrollment process, and suggested learning it together. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are clearly presented and logically developed, meeting the requirements of the task effectively. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more detail regarding the 'physical and mental benefits' of swimming to further extend your ideas, but overall, the response is complete and well-focused.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The email is well-organized with a clear structure. Each paragraph focuses on a specific point from the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Therefore', 'Additionally', and 'Here is good news' to link your thoughts. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences is more natural. The paragraphing is appropriate for an informal email, and the progression of ideas is logical from start to finish.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'delighted to know', 'physical and mental benefits', and 'learning process' are used correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'take admission' (which is more commonly 'enroll' or 'sign up') and 'new comers' (which should be one word, 'newcomers'). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise or idiomatic expressions would help elevate your score. Overall, your language is natural and easy to understand.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'give a try to sport learning' (should be 'try learning a sport') and 'the location which is at walking distance' (should be 'within walking distance'). These errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on refining your use of articles and prepositions. Your control of punctuation is generally good, and the informal tone is maintained consistently throughout the email.
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