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

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter:

• say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

I am writing this letter regarding suprise birthday party invitation of chris, which i received yesterday. I am glad to see the surprise party invitation, because i know how much chris like surprises. This party wiil be made him more happy than ever.

however, i am sorry to letting you about my unpresence on the day, because i have a job interview on the same day. I am trying to apply for this job from long time and i have a last chance to get this job, that is why i am unable to come at the birthday party.

I do promise with you and chris , i will meet him on next weekend at our favorite place with another surprise gift for him. I have a plan to cut his another birthday cake in his favourite restaurent with more fun and a special gift.

I hope you will understand about my reason. Happy birthday to chris in advance.

your faithfully,

Manpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why Chris would enjoy the party, provided a valid reason for your absence, and proposed a clear plan to meet him later. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend's parents, although the register is slightly inconsistent in places. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your intentions clearly. To improve, ensure you maintain a consistent level of formality throughout the letter, as the transition between the opening and the body paragraphs could be smoother.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each addressing a specific requirement of the task. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'however' and 'that is why', to link your ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by minor errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The use of referencing (e.g., 'him', 'his') is generally clear, though some sentences feel slightly disjointed. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the transition between sentences is more fluid and natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message effectively. You use some relevant phrases like 'job interview' and 'favorite place'. However, there are several word-choice errors, such as 'unpresence' (instead of 'absence') and 'made him more happy' (instead of 'make him happier'). Additionally, there are minor spelling errors like 'restaurent' and 'wiil'. While these do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage and better attention to spelling. Expanding your range of collocations would help improve your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I am trying to apply for this job from long time' (should be 'for a long time') and 'I do promise with you' (should be 'I promise you'). There are also issues with article usage and verb tense consistency. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to affect the overall accuracy of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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