Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-31

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 7.0)

Dear sir,

I am writing this letter to explain my current situation. I got stayed a couple of days in your hotel to attend an office meeting, from 2 August to 4 August in room 201. During my halt there, my personal bag which containing my all papers were safely locked in the locker which was in my room. Unfortunately, I found those papers missing after trip.

As, I told you documents are related to my work. They are firmly required to complete my project which ongoing now. Moreover, in absence of those, I won't be complete and submit my task in given time.

I sincerely request you to check the locker and the room for my misplaced papers. Also, do cross check with the house keeping staff too. If, found please let me know. To claim those, i am willing to send you my I'd proof too. I will be waiting for your response.

Thanking you

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly state where the papers were left (the locker in room 201), explain their importance for your project, and provide a clear request for the manager to investigate. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited; for instance, the explanation of why the papers are important is brief. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the consequences of losing these documents to show more depth. Overall, the task is fully addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Also' to connect ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the transition between the second and third paragraph is functional but could be improved with more sophisticated linking phrases. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the overall progression of the letter is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.0 or 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'misplaced', 'sincerely', and 'willing'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I got stayed' (should be 'I stayed') and 'my all papers' (should be 'all my papers'). Additionally, 'I'd proof' is a spelling error for 'ID proof'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations will help improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader, such as 'my personal bag which containing' (should be 'which contained') and 'I won't be complete' (should be 'I won't be able to complete'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage after introductory phrases like 'As, I told you'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of verb forms and sentence construction.

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