Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-21

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,

I am writing to discuss the details of the recent event organised by our company (Blooming Whisk) at your esteemed property. I would like to thank you and the entire hotel staff for excellent management of the event. Our guest thoroughly enjoyed and praised your services.

The event was held on August 6, 2026, with thousand guests. This event was for our employees and clients on completion of 50 years of the company. The chairperson and Founder of the company thanked the guest and gave a wonderful speech. What I liked the most was the food. The chefs did a remarkable presentation of each item on the menu and was utterly delicious. All our guest relished it. I have been a part of the the food industry for more than 5 decades now, never tasted something so exquisite. Just a few areas that were not up to the mark was the upkeep of washrooms. Water was spilled all over the floor making it slippery and untidy. Kindly look into the matter.

Looking forward to organising more events at the hotel in the future.

Yours truly,

Subud

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You provided clear details about the event, such as the date and purpose, expressed appreciation for the hotel's service, and identified a specific area for improvement regarding the washrooms. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are fully developed; for instance, while you mention the event had 'thousand guests', providing a bit more context about the scale of the event could have strengthened the response. Overall, the task requirements are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use paragraphing effectively to separate the event details from the feedback. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'The event was held on...' and 'Looking forward to...', which help the flow of information. However, some transitions could be smoother; for example, the jump from the speech to the food could be better linked. Additionally, ensure that referencing is consistent to avoid minor confusion. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using terms like 'esteemed property', 'remarkable presentation', and 'exquisite'. These choices show an attempt to use less common lexical items. There are some minor errors, such as 'thousand guests' (should be 'a thousand guests') and 'the the food industry' (repetition). While the vocabulary is sufficient for the task and conveys your meaning clearly, further precision in word choice and avoiding repetitive errors would elevate your score. You have a solid foundation for professional correspondence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'The chefs did a remarkable presentation... and was utterly delicious' (subject-verb agreement error, as 'presentation' is singular but the description refers to the food) and 'All our guest relished it' (plural noun needed). Despite these errors, the meaning is never obscured, and the communication remains effective. To improve, focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage, as these are the most frequent issues in your writing.

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