Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-02

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 7.5)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing you this letter about my bag that I left behind in one of your vehicle yesterday. I had requested for your taxi services last night around midnight.

While I was trying to book an uber, my cellphone ran out off charge and was switched off. I was leaving from a family get together which was held in a hotel on Richmond street. The kind gentleman at the hotel concierge assisted me in booking your cab services for a ride back home. As I was leaving the family function I was given some food which I had carefully placed in the bag. Because I did not want the food to spill on the seat I kept the bag in the foot space area. While exiting the vehicle I completely forgot the bag since it was dark and I could not see it.

I sincerely request you to help me search my bag. Its is a beige tote bag with a cat keychain on the zipper. Upon finding the bag kindly reach out to me over email or give me a call on [redacted phone]. Thank you for your prompt and comfortable services yesterday. Hope to hear from you soon.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain the circumstances of losing the bag, provide a specific description of the item, and include a clear request for assistance. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a company manager. The ideas are well-developed, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. You have maintained a consistent focus on the task throughout, ensuring that the reader understands exactly what happened and what action is required.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose: the introduction states the purpose, the body paragraph details the incident, and the final paragraph provides the description and contact information. You use cohesive devices such as 'While', 'Because', and 'Upon finding' to link your ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of your narrative. The flow is smooth, and the relationship between the sentences is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a high band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly and precisely. Phrases like 'left behind', 'concierge', and 'prompt and comfortable services' are used accurately. There are minor issues, such as 'vehicle' instead of 'taxi' or 'cab' in the first sentence, and 'search my bag' which would be more naturally phrased as 'search for my bag'. However, these do not impede communication. You have used enough variety to express your situation effectively, and the tone remains professional throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'one of your vehicle' (should be plural 'vehicles'), 'ran out off charge' (should be 'of'), and 'Its is' (a typo). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free and the meaning is always clear. You demonstrate good control over punctuation and sentence construction, which allows the reader to follow your narrative without difficulty. The errors present are non-systematic and do not detract from the overall clarity of the letter.

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