Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-02

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 Friend,

I hope you're doing great. I am good too. I am writing to inform you about a business trip that I have to take, to Jodhpur, next month. The purpose of the trip is official work and a business meeting with some international clients. The trip is strictly official but still I will have plenty of free time to do some sightseeing around the city.

Jodhpur is a beautiful city with some very interesting monuments including numerous forts, some palaces and the amazing desert safari. I want you to join me on this trip so that we may both visit the forts, palaces and the enjoy the mesmerizing sunset in the desert safari.

I want you to take some time from your busy schedule and join me on this trip so that we can make some good memories which will remain with us for years to come. Hope to hear back from you, with positive news, soon.

Yours lovingly,

Zoya.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: the purpose of the trip is clearly stated as official business, you ask for recommendations regarding sightseeing, and you extend a clear invitation to your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal register throughout. The ideas are well-developed, and the purpose of the communication is clear from the outset. You have provided sufficient detail to satisfy the requirements of the task, ensuring the reader understands both the context of your visit and your desire to spend time together.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'so that' and 'including' to link your thoughts. While the flow is natural, the transition between the purpose of the trip and the sightseeing suggestions could be slightly more sophisticated. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task. Phrases like 'mesmerizing sunset' and 'busy schedule' are used effectively to convey your meaning. However, the vocabulary is somewhat standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise or descriptive collocations. For instance, instead of 'official work', you might use 'professional commitments'. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication, and the language used is consistently appropriate for the informal context of a letter to a friend.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

Your grammar is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, which makes the letter easy to read. There is a minor punctuation error in the second paragraph ('the enjoy the mesmerizing sunset'), where an extra 'the' is included. Additionally, the sentence structure is mostly straightforward. To improve, try to vary your sentence beginnings and use a wider range of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or relative clauses, to demonstrate greater control over your writing.

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