Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-08

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently helped your company organise an event at a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:

– Provide details about the event
– Mention what you particularly liked about the hotel
– Suggest areas for improvement.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing on behalf of Unique Organizer Pvt. Ltd. to express our appreciation for hosting our event at your hotel on 21st July at the Southbound location. We were a group of around 40 people celebrating our 25th anniversary, and overall, it was a memorable experience.

We were particularly impressed by the quality of food. The complementary soup was excellent, and the variety and presentation of dishes were outstanding. In addition, the ambience and background music created a festive and pleasant environment. All the staff members were very attentive, polite, and served with a smile, which made the event even more enjoyable.

However, I would like to offer a few areas of improvement. Firstly the seating arrangement could be more suitable for larger groups. As each tables had only eight chairs, some guests had to be divided into smaller groups for dinner. Secondly, it would have been wonderful if a DJ or a live music could be provided towards the end of the event so that the guests can enjoy dancing after the meal.

I hope you would consider these suggestions for future reference. Thank you once again for your excellent service, and we are looking for hosting more celebrations in your hotel.

Yours faithfully

Shirisha Kayastha

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You provided clear details about the event, such as the date, location, and group size. You also effectively highlighted the positive aspects, specifically the food and staff service, and offered constructive suggestions for improvement regarding seating and entertainment. The tone is consistently appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, meeting all the requirements of the prompt in a professional manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a polite closing. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'However', 'Firstly', and 'Secondly' helps to guide the reader through your arguments smoothly. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different topics. The progression of ideas is logical, and the referencing is clear throughout the text, making the letter easy to follow and professional in its structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a formal business context, such as 'express our appreciation', 'memorable experience', and 'attentive'. There are no significant errors in word choice. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest band. For instance, instead of 'offering a few areas of improvement', you could use 'suggesting potential enhancements'. Overall, the lexical range is sufficient and used with precision to convey your message clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The letter contains a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, though there are a few minor slips, such as 'each tables' (should be 'each table') and 'we are looking for hosting' (should be 'looking forward to hosting'). These errors are non-systematic and do not impede communication. Your control over punctuation and sentence construction is generally strong, and the formal tone is maintained consistently throughout the piece.

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