Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have rented a house by a lake for the summer.

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the house.
• describe how you are spending your time there.
• invite your friend to come and visit.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Pamal,

How are you? It has been a while since we last spoke. I hope you are doing well. I am thrilled to inform you that I have rented a house by a lake for the summer.

It is a 3-bedroom house with attached washroom, and has a spacious living room. The best part of the house a roof-top, which provides a beautiful view of combination of mountains and the lake. Furthermore, the house has its own swimming pool with hot and cold water facilities.

My mornings start with a coffee and a walk along to the river, where I enjoy the sunrise between the mountains. After enjoying the sunrise, I join youngsters who play volleyball at the beach; it reminds me about our childhood. In addition, I enjoy my evening in the pool by taking a warm bath which is so relaxing. My day end at the rooftop where I enjoy the sunset and witness the beautiful sky with the moon and stars.

I was wondering if you could join and stay with me for a few days. In upcoming week, the local authority are organizing a volleyball tournament, so it would be awesome if we could play together as a team. In addition, we could relax for some time at this beautiful home and can share our lives with each other. Please let me know your thoughts and your possible date of arrival. So, I can plan everything prior to your arrival.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

See you soon!

Warmly,

Parvinderjeet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: describing the house, detailing daily activities, and extending a warm invitation. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, being personal and engaging. The ideas are well-developed, such as the specific mention of the rooftop view and the volleyball tournament. The response is fully relevant to the prompt and maintains a consistent focus throughout, meeting all requirements for a high band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing that separates the description of the house, the daily routine, and the invitation. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'In addition', and 'In the upcoming week' are used effectively to guide the reader through the text. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the letter, ensuring that the reader can easily follow the narrative flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

The vocabulary is generally natural and appropriate for the context. You used some good descriptive phrases like 'spacious living room' and 'witness the beautiful sky'. There are a few minor collocation issues, such as 'walk along to the river' (should be 'walk along the river') and 'my day end' (should be 'my day ends'). However, the range is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly and effectively, demonstrating a good command of everyday English.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are occasional errors, such as 'the local authority are' (should be 'is') and 'can share our lives' (should be 'we can share'), these do not impede communication. The use of punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence variety helps maintain interest. The grammatical control is strong enough to support the clear expression of your ideas.

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