Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-20

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 or Madam,

I am writing to provide my feedback of the party we held in your hotel on last weekend.

I made the booking on behalf of my company. It was an annual meeting of our organization. I coordinated with Mr. Smith, and he understood all my requirements and guided me throughout.

First of all, I would like to appreciate about the hall decoration, it was above my expectations. My boss was really impressed by that. Moreover, the food was very delicious, everybody liked it. On top of that, your service staff was very polite and professional. They attended all the guest with a warm smile and was very efficient at their job.

I would just like to provide a small feedback about the sound quality of the mic. When the anchor started greeting on the mic, it was not working properly. There was a strange kind of noise coming out of it. Then I reported it to your staff. However, they fixed the issue but it did not look good in front of all the guests. I would really appreciate it if everything is checked before the event to avoid any hustle in the future.

Thanks for your assistance. Look forward to do more business with your hotel.

Yours faithfully

John Kay

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: providing details about the event, highlighting positive aspects of the hotel, and suggesting improvements. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The purpose of the letter is clear from the outset, and the ideas are well-developed. For instance, you clearly explain the issue with the microphone and provide a constructive suggestion for the future. The response is well-structured and covers all requirements of the prompt effectively, demonstrating a clear understanding of the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the task. You use transition words such as 'First of all', 'Moreover', and 'On top of that' to guide the reader through your points. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the event details to positive feedback and then to the area for improvement. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate these distinct sections. The use of cohesive devices is generally natural, though some minor improvements in linking sentences could further enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a formal business context, such as 'coordinated', 'requirements', 'professional', and 'efficient'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'provide my feedback of' (should be 'on') and 'avoid any hustle' (likely meant 'hassle'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the vocabulary from reaching a higher band. Using more precise collocations would elevate the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most sentences are clear and error-free. However, there are some grammatical slips, such as 'attended all the guest' (should be 'guests') and 'was very efficient' (subject-verb agreement error, as it refers to 'staff', which is plural in this context). Additionally, 'Look forward to do' should be 'Look forward to doing'. Despite these occasional errors, your control of grammar is generally strong, and the meaning is always clear.

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