Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-18

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 7.0)

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing this letter in regards to the recent Birla company event that was held in the alpha hall on August 11, 2026 in your hotel. The event came out to be successful. My manager was very delighted with the arrangement.

All the guests were greeted nicely in the hall by the staff members of the hotel and the food was of top quality as promised by you. Furthermore, The most unexpected part was the decoration was done on the theme of the event which attracted the attention of everyone present in the room.

However, there was one thing that had bothered few guests of ours. There was no proper signs for them to direct them where the alpha hall is. Since they were late, there was no one at the entrance to greet them and take them to the location. The situation was later handled by our company staff member who spotted them lost on the main floor. I would really appreciate if that area is improved so that we can organise more events in your hotel.

It was great working with you.

Regards,

ABC

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided details about the event (Birla company event, August 11, 2026), mentioned positive aspects (staff greeting, food quality, and theme-based decoration), and suggested a clear area for improvement (signage). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the context and the specific issue encountered. The response is balanced, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the opening paragraph. No parts of the task were omitted, and the information provided is sufficient to meet the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your narrative. You use cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'However', and 'Since' to link your sentences and ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. While the flow is generally smooth, the transition between the positive feedback and the criticism could be slightly more refined to improve the overall cohesion. However, the structure is clear and the message is easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'top quality', 'unexpected part', and 'spotted them lost' are clear and communicate your meaning well. There are some minor issues with collocation and word choice, such as 'there was no proper signs' (should be 'there were no proper signs') and 'the event came out to be successful' (a more natural phrasing would be 'the event was a success'). While the vocabulary is functional and appropriate for the context, incorporating a few more sophisticated or precise terms would elevate the response further.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('there was no proper signs') and minor punctuation slips. However, these errors do not impede communication, and the meaning remains clear throughout. You show a good attempt at using complex sentences, such as 'Since they were late, there was no one at the entrance to greet them and take them to the location.' To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring consistency in pluralization and verb agreement, as well as refining the use of articles.

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