Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-06

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 7.5)

Hello Suhani,

Hope you are doing well. I am so excited for your visit. Unfortunately, I will be at work at that time but I have already made arrangements so that you will not find it difficult to get into my house.

I have left a spare key with my neighbor, Ms. Smith, who lives next door in House no. 14. She has kindly agreed to let you in, so just knock on her door and introduce yourself. Once you get the key, make yourself at home.

To reach my house, from the train station exit on Oak street and from there catch bus no. 10 to Green Avenue and get off on Brooks Avenue. It is only five- minutes walk from the stop. If you prefer, you can also book a taxi or cab which will only take 15 minutes from the train station to my house depending on the traffic.

I will be arriving at home by 6 p.m. We could go out for dinner in the newly opened Indian restaurant nearby or we can just order online and relax at home.

Waiting to see you soon!

Regards,

Muskan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the key arrangements involving your neighbor, provided specific directions from the train station, and suggested evening activities. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant. You have successfully met the requirements of the task by providing all necessary information in a helpful and polite manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which makes the information easy to follow. You use appropriate cohesive devices such as 'Once you get the key,' 'To reach my house,' and 'If you prefer,' which help to link your ideas smoothly. The paragraphing is effective, and the overall structure is coherent throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for this informal context. Phrases like 'kindly agreed,' 'make yourself at home,' and 'depending on the traffic' are natural and accurate. While the vocabulary is sufficient and fits the task well, incorporating a few more sophisticated or varied expressions could elevate the response further. There are no significant errors in word choice or spelling that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response shows a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Your grammar is generally accurate, with only minor slips such as 'five- minutes walk' (should be 'five-minute walk') and 'arriving at home' (usually 'arriving home'). These errors are rare and do not interfere with the clarity of your message. You maintain a consistent tone and use punctuation effectively to support the flow of your writing.

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