Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-07-25
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Student answer (Band 7.0)
Dear Arsh,
How are you? I am feeling over the moon after getting the the good news that you're coming to stay with me for a pne week.
Since due to my morning shift, I would not be at home, when you will be reaching at home. But don't worries, I already made breakfast for you. I leave the tv remote at the table just beside the bed. when you arrive at home my friend who is living next to our house, she will gives you the keys of house.
I already told my friend to reach at railway station exaclty at 8.30 a.m. Since she have a day off she will pick you up.I told her to stay with you for some time, so that you do not feels lonely or boring.
As today is my last day at work, after that i would stay at home with you for week. I appiled for one week vaccations, so that i can spend quality of time with you. we will explore the famous museum of my city this evening and will go for movie together.
Feel free to contact me for any question. see you soon.
With Love.
Mandeep Kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You explained the key arrangements, provided instructions for the train station, and mentioned your arrival time and plans for the evening. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. However, the content is slightly inconsistent; for instance, you mention leaving breakfast and the TV remote, but then state your friend will pick them up and stay with them, which makes the initial home-access details slightly confusing. To improve, ensure that the logistical details are logically consistent throughout the letter to avoid any ambiguity for the reader.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Since', 'But', and 'As', which help the flow of ideas. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the friend picking them up and the earlier mention of the house keys could be smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics requested in the instructions.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'over the moon', 'quality of time', and 'explore'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'reaching at home' (should be 'arriving home') and 'boring' (should be 'bored'). Additionally, there are some spelling errors like 'pne' (one), 'exaclty' (exactly), and 'vaccations' (vacations). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on refining your spelling and ensuring that collocations are used more naturally in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, such as 'she have a day off' (should be 'she has') and 'you do not feels' (should be 'you do not feel'). Some sentences are slightly awkward, such as 'Since due to my morning shift'. While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions after verbs like 'arrive' or 'reach'.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.