Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

Dear Sir / Madam

I am writing to thank you for the excellent service provided by your hotel when our company held an event there last week.

The event was a company meeting and dinner for approximately 50 employees. It was held in the main conference room from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The room was spacious and well-organized, and the staff arranged the tables, chairs and audio equipment before our guests arrived.

I particularly liked the helpful and professional attitude of your staff. They were friendly, responded quickly to our requests and made sure that everything went smoothly. I was also impressed by the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the hotel.

However, I would suggest some improving the parking facilities, as several guests found it difficult to find a parking space. In addition, the Wi-Fi connection in the conference room could be made more reliable.

Overall, we were very pleased with the event and would be happy to use your hotel again in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Daksh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You provided clear details about the event, such as the nature of the meeting, the number of attendees, and the specific time frame. You also successfully identified positive aspects of the hotel, specifically the staff's attitude and the quality of the facilities, while offering constructive suggestions for improvement regarding parking and Wi-Fi. The tone is consistently appropriate for a formal letter to a manager, and the purpose of the communication is clear from the outset. You have met all the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is well-organized with a logical progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used appropriate cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'However', and 'Overall' to link your ideas smoothly. The paragraphing is logical and contributes to the overall clarity of the message. The transition between the positive feedback and the suggestions for improvement is handled well, ensuring the reader understands the shift in tone.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly and professionally. Phrases like 'excellent service', 'well-organized', and 'professional attitude' are appropriate for the context. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, there is room to incorporate more sophisticated or less common collocations to reach the highest band. For instance, instead of 'suggest some improving', a more natural phrasing would be 'suggest some improvements to'. Overall, your word choice is precise and there are no errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your grammar is generally accurate, and you demonstrate a good command of sentence structure. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as 'The room was spacious and well-organized, and the staff arranged the tables...' which shows good control. There is one minor grammatical slip in the phrase 'suggest some improving', which should be 'suggest some improvements' or 'suggest improving'. However, this is a minor error that does not affect the clarity of your writing. The majority of your sentences are error-free.

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