Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter

• say where you think you left the papers
• explain why they are so important
• tell the manager what you want him/her to do

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 8.0)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well.I am writing to inform you that I may have left some important papers at your hotel during a meeting.I recently attended.Firstly,I attended a business meeting in your conference hall monday afternoon.I strongly believe I left a file containing important documents either in the discussion room or possibly at the reception area when I checked out.I only noticed the report was missing after returning home.

Secondly,these paperwork are very essential for my work,as they include confidential project notes and official records required for an urgent submission at my office.Losing them could cause serious professional difficulties and delays.It would also creates a negative impact on our company's reputation.

However,I would appreciate it if you could check the meeting space and lost and found department.If the folder is found,please keep it safe and inform me so I can collect as soon as possible.I hope you will consider my request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for time and assistance.I look forward to your propmt response.

Yours faithfully,

Bakhtawar.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identified where the papers were likely left, explained their importance regarding your professional work and potential consequences, and provided a clear request for the manager to search the premises. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a hotel manager. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is immediately clear to the reader. You have fulfilled all requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You used transition signals such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'However' to guide the reader through your points. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of your request. While the flow is generally smooth, some of the sentence-level cohesion could be improved by avoiding repetitive sentence structures. Overall, the information is easy to follow and the progression of ideas is logical throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly. Phrases like 'confidential project notes' and 'earliest convenience' are appropriate for the formal context. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'these paperwork' (which should be 'these papers' or 'this paperwork') and 'creates a negative impact' (which should be 'create'). While these errors do not impede communication, addressing them would elevate your score. You have a good grasp of formal register, which is essential for this task type.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several punctuation errors, specifically missing spaces after commas and periods (e.g., 'well.I', 'Firstly,I'). Additionally, there is a subject-verb agreement error in 'It would also creates', which should be 'It would also create'. Despite these slips, the majority of your sentences are error-free and the meaning is always clear. To reach a higher band, focus on consistent punctuation and ensuring that verb forms remain consistent after modal verbs.

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