Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-11

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)

Dear Nannu,

How are you? I was over the cloud nine to hear that you 'll be coming over tomorrow morning to stay with us.I'm just writing to let you know that I will be home by tomorrow evening and I had made all the arrangements for you to get into the house.

I 've already handed over the apartment keys to the building receptionist.So once you enter the condo,please use the buzzer code 2004 to enter and then tell the receptionist that you are Ravnee'ts brother and she might ask for your ID,so do not forget to bring it with you. Once you have the keys take the elevator to 20th floor and you will find the unit 250 meters right from the lift.

Once you arrive at the Subway station take bus number 505 to Brampton downtown and then bus number 2 from there to 15 lynch street and then when you will go 500 meters right from the bus stop you will reach the condo.

I'll be home by tomorrow evening around 6pm, I can't wait to take you out for dinner at Shatranj restaurant and we can also explore the downtown after the meal.

See you soon

Ravneet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the key arrangements, provided specific directions from the station to your home, and suggested a plan for the evening. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member, and the information is presented in a logical, helpful manner. The response is well-developed, and the reader would have no trouble following your instructions. You have fully satisfied the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use transition words and phrases such as 'Once you arrive' and 'and then' to guide the reader through the directions. While the flow is generally good, the paragraphing could be slightly more refined by ensuring each distinct topic is clearly separated. The use of referencing (e.g., 'the receptionist', 'the condo') is clear and helps maintain the logical progression of the text throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for this task, such as 'receptionist', 'apartment keys', and 'explore'. However, there are some minor errors in idiomatic usage, such as 'over the cloud nine', which should be 'on cloud nine'. Additionally, there are some minor punctuation and spacing issues, such as 'Ravnee'ts' and '6pm', which slightly affect the professional appearance of the text. Despite these minor slips, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'I had made' (should be 'have made') and 'when you will go' (should be 'when you go'). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are occasional missing spaces after commas and periods. These errors are non-systematic and do not impede the reader's understanding of the instructions provided.

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