Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-22

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 Sam,

I am really excited that you are finally coming to stay with me. I know that your train will reach the platform in the morning but unfortunately we will only be able to meet by evening because I leave for work pretty early.

I have already informed my neighbour about your arrival. You can collect keys from him and enter the house. Don't forget to lock the door before resting because there have been few robbery cases in the last month.

Although using public transport will be cheaper, I would like to suggest that you should book a direct cab from station to home. Since you have two big pieces of luggage, private cab will be a more feasible option for you. Moreover, travelling from public buses will be a cumbersome task as we have to change three buses to get here.

I have myriad things in my bucket list. Exploring Niagara Falls is the obvious choice as discussed isn't it? Going to Montreal is a part of our journey and visiting the CN tower will compete your stay which would give us a riveting experience.

Hoping to see you soon.

Yours lovingly,

Achin Pal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points effectively. You clearly explained the key arrangement with the neighbour, provided a logical recommendation for transport, and suggested an evening activity. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a family member. However, the final paragraph is slightly confusing; you mention Niagara Falls, Montreal, and the CN Tower as if they are all local evening activities, which is geographically impossible. While the task is fulfilled, the content in the final paragraph lacks realism, which slightly impacts the development of your ideas. Overall, the response is well-structured and meets the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraph breaks. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'Moreover', and 'Since' to link your sentences effectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from arrival logistics to transport and finally to evening plans. The referencing is generally clear, though the transition to the final paragraph could be more natural to better connect the evening plans with the rest of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using phrases like 'cumbersome task', 'myriad things', and 'riveting experience' appropriately. There is a good awareness of style, and your word choices are generally precise. A few minor improvements could be made, such as 'compete your stay' which is likely a typo for 'complete'. Despite this, your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message with flexibility and precision. You successfully avoid repetition and use a variety of descriptive language that fits the informal context of the letter well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar is generally strong. There are a few minor slips, such as 'few robbery cases' (should be 'a few') and 'from station to home' (missing articles). Additionally, the question 'as discussed isn't it?' is slightly awkward in its construction. However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. Your use of punctuation is generally accurate, and the overall grammatical control is consistent throughout the response.

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