Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
 

Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter:
• explain the purpose of the trip.
• ask about things to do and see in the city.
• invite your friend to do something with you during your visit.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear John,

"I hope this email finds you well; it feels like ages since we last caught up! How have things been with you and your family?"

Firstly, I am planning a business trip to your city. Regarding this, I need some suggestions from you. However, I have some business partners in your town, and I wanna share some new ideas with them, like how we can achieve our desired goals. That's why I will conduct a small meeting so that they all know what we will do next to achieve the target.

Furthermore, I will be free after the meeting, and I have some spare time. Moreover, I am thinking of making this trip special. I can visit some memorial places where I can learn something new and gain knowledge because recently I searched for some interesting places in your town, but I need your compliments regarding these places because, you know, on the internet people just randomly give views; in reality, the place looks different.

I would be so happy if you could join me because, for ages, we haven't met, and I feel it will be a great opportunity for us to spend some time together.

Kind Regards,

Sargun

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: the purpose of the trip is explained, you ask for sightseeing recommendations, and you invite your friend to meet. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the explanation of the business purpose is slightly repetitive and could be more concise. For example, the phrase 'so that they all know what we will do next to achieve the target' is a bit wordy. Overall, the message is clear, and the requirements of the task are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover' to connect ideas. However, the use of 'Moreover' and 'Furthermore' feels slightly mechanical and repetitive in such a short text. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words or relying more on referencing to create a smoother flow between sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'caught up' and 'spare time' are natural. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'compliments regarding these places' (where 'recommendations' or 'advice' would be more natural) and 'memorial places' (which usually refers to monuments rather than general sightseeing spots). The use of 'wanna' is too informal, even for a letter to a friend; it is better to use 'want to' in an IELTS context to maintain a standard level of English.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor issues, such as 'I have some business partners in your town, and I wanna share some new ideas with them' (the use of 'wanna' is a grammatical/stylistic error) and 'I need your compliments regarding these places' (the preposition usage is slightly awkward). Punctuation is generally accurate, and your control of verb tenses is consistent throughout the letter.

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