Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-05

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are no longer using your bicycle.
• describe your bicycle.
• explain why you think your friend would like to have it.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Raj,

Hope you are doing great! It's been a while we haven't met. I know things got harder after I changed the city.

You know how crazy I am about the bikes. Last year I bought a new bicycle to go on trails and explore the nature. But as I got a new job it is not in much use now. Let me describe the bike features. It is 24 inch, blue colored hybrid road bike with all season tires. Moreover, the seat is adjustable and very comfortable as well. Additionally, there are two side mirrors with a basket in the front to carry bottle and two settings available either with gears or without gears.

I have been thinking of selling it to you as you have the same enthusiasm for biking riding. Not only this , bike is good for both urban and rural lifestyle. It will be a really great deal for you as it is in good condition.

Make your mind and I hope to have your response as soon as possible.

With love,

Tom

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained why you are no longer using the bicycle (due to a new job), provided a clear description of its features (24-inch, hybrid, adjustable seat, etc.), and justified why your friend would appreciate it (shared enthusiasm for biking). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements, ensuring the reader understands exactly what is being offered and why.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'Not only this' to connect your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, the description of the bike, and the closing proposal. While the transition between the opening and the main body is slightly abrupt, the overall structure remains coherent and easy to follow. The use of referencing is generally clear, and the flow of information is natural for an informal letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including specific terms like 'hybrid road bike', 'all season tires', and 'enthusiasm'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'explore the nature' (should be 'explore nature') and 'bike riding' (usually 'cycling' or 'biking'). However, these errors do not impede communication. You successfully use descriptive language to paint a picture of the item being sold, which shows a good level of lexical control for this type of correspondence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'It's been a while we haven't met' (a more natural phrasing would be 'It's been a while since we last met') and 'bike is good' (missing an article: 'the bike is good'). Additionally, there is a minor punctuation error in 'Not only this , bike is good'. Despite these occasional inaccuracies, the majority of your sentences are clear and error-free, and your meaning is never obscured. You show a good grasp of basic and intermediate grammatical forms.

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