Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-07

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.

Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter

• correct the information in the article
• explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to express my disappointment regarding the inaccurate information published in your article about my hometown.

Yesterday I read an article from your magazine about my hometown and in the second paragraph, it is mentioned that there is no proper internet connectivity in my home town. This information is completely incorrect, as I am writing this letter from my hometown and I read your article online using my computer. The internet connection is excellent in my hometown, although we also have free high speed wifi service in the town center.

It is necessary to collect and distribute proper information because your magazine is reputated and admired all around the world. By provide inaccurate information your magazine may lose credibility in future.

In order to fix this mistake, you can publish a new updated article about our hometown with accurate insights. Also, please remove the pervious article from your website.

I look forward to a resolution of this matter at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Will smith

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly identified the incorrect information regarding internet connectivity, explained the importance of accuracy for a reputable magazine, and provided a logical suggestion for rectification. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, ensure that the explanation of why accuracy is important is slightly more nuanced, perhaps by mentioning the impact on local tourism or the reputation of the town itself, rather than just the magazine's credibility.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which makes the letter easy to follow. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'In order to' and 'Also', though the transition between sentences could be slightly more varied. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve, try to use a wider range of linking words or phrases to connect your sentences more fluidly, as some transitions feel a bit mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Words like 'disappointment', 'inaccurate', 'credibility', and 'convenience' are used correctly. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'reputated' (should be 'reputable') and 'pervious' (should be 'previous'). Additionally, the phrase 'By provide' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'By providing'. Improving your control over word forms and collocations will help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to understand. However, there are a few grammatical slips, such as the aforementioned 'By provide' and the slightly awkward phrasing 'it is mentioned that there is no proper internet connectivity'. Punctuation is generally accurate, though ensure you maintain consistency in formal letter conventions. To improve, focus on ensuring that gerunds follow prepositions correctly and work on refining your complex sentence structures to ensure they are error-free.

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