Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-29

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 7.0)

Dear Sunny,

I hope you are doing well. It has been a while since we last spoke. I am writing to tell you that I am planning to go on business trip to London and would stay a whole week over there, From September 1st to September 7th.

First of all, It is a really important business meeting consists of lot of travelling within a city with clients. What is more, I would be able to take some time off during the weekend, I want you to joine me to do sightseeing while I am in your city.

By the way, could you tell me the must visit palces, famous indian restaurants, and good clubs. Let me know when you would be ablle to join me during my stay. Additionally, I will be staying in Hiton Hotel London during my visit.

I cannot wait to hear form you. Take care and write bac soon.

Best wishes,

Smit

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the purpose of your trip, asking for recommendations, and inviting your friend to join you. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that you provide slightly more detail in your explanations. For example, instead of just mentioning a 'business meeting,' you could briefly describe the nature of the work to make the letter feel more personal and engaging. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices like 'First of all,' 'What is more,' and 'Additionally' to link your ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by minor punctuation errors, such as the comma splice in the second paragraph ('...during the weekend, I want you to joine me...'). To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that your sentences are correctly punctuated to maintain a smoother progression of ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant topic-specific language such as 'sightseeing,' 'business meeting,' and 'clients.' There are a few spelling errors, such as 'joine,' 'palces,' 'ablle,' and 'bac,' which are likely slips but should be avoided. To improve your score, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives or idiomatic expressions that would be natural in a friendly letter, such as 'catch up' or 'hidden gems.' Your current vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'I am planning to go on business trip' (missing article 'a') and 'I would be able to take some time off' (tense usage). Additionally, there are some punctuation issues, specifically with capitalization after commas and unnecessary commas within sentences. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Increasing your control over complex sentence structures will help you achieve a higher band score.

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