Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You rode in a taxi yesterday. When you got home, you realized you had left your bag in the taxi.

Write a letter to the manager of the taxi company. In your letter
• explain how you lost your bag.
• describe your bag.
• ask the manager to help you find it.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Sir,

I am writing to enquire about a bag which I forgot in your taxi. I booked your ride yesterday around 1:00 PM from Adelaide street to 134- 690 little grey street, London, Ontario.

To begin with, I was at work on last day and I booked your service to be at home quickly because I have to attend one event. Due to that, I was in rush and I forgot my purse in one of your car which has grey color with LC2563 number. Apart from that, I was busy in talking driver, so I did not realize when I left. The bag has leopard theme with some black dots in it. Moreover, it has a logo of Michael Kors brand, so is it easily recognizable.

I will appreciate if you can find out this bag for me as it have my all essential documents and some cash. Apart from that, if you can check with a driver and make sure that it is in a good condition , that would be helpful.

I hope you consider my request and make it as your top priority.

Yours faithfully,

Raj.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt: explaining how the bag was lost, describing the bag, and requesting assistance. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven. For instance, the explanation of how the bag was lost is a bit repetitive, and the description of the bag could be more precise. Despite these minor issues, all parts of the task are addressed, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. The response successfully communicates the necessary information to the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of the request. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Apart from that', and 'Moreover' are used to link ideas, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally smooth, and the reader can easily follow the narrative from the booking details to the description of the bag and the final request for help. Referencing is generally clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the situation and the bag effectively. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'recognizable' and 'essential documents'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'I was at work on last day' (should be 'yesterday') and 'I was busy in talking driver' (should be 'talking to the driver'). While these errors are present, they do not impede communication, and the overall range is sufficient to convey the intended meaning clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The letter uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('in one of your car' instead of 'cars', 'the driver' instead of 'driver') and verb tenses ('it have my all essential' instead of 'it has all my essential'). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are some spacing issues around punctuation marks. While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede the reader's understanding of the message. The writer demonstrates enough control to communicate effectively despite the persistent minor errors.

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