Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-19

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 am writing to bring your attention to an error in the article published on my hometown in your latest edition.

It was published that both the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal are in Delhi; however it is not correct as the Taj Mahal is in Agra, which is another city and is almost 150 kms away from Delhi.

While I am glad that your reputable magazine published an article on amazing travel opportunities in my hometown-Delhi, I am also worried that the misinformation may lead to inconvenience in travelers' journeys, who rely upon the information provided in your magazine.

I suggest publishing an amendment to the specific article with the rectified information in your next edition to prevent any harm to travelers and the magazine's reputation.

Thank you very much for your time, and I hope you would accept my suggestion.

Kind Regards,

Rashpal Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly identified the error regarding the location of the Taj Mahal, explained the importance of accuracy for travelers, and provided a constructive suggestion for the magazine to issue an amendment. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the purpose of the communication immediately. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the potential consequences of the misinformation to further demonstrate your ability to develop ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which aids readability. You use cohesive devices such as 'however', 'while', and 'therefore' (implied) to link ideas. The progression of information is smooth and easy to follow. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve, ensure that the transition between the correction of the error and the explanation of its importance is slightly more fluid to enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'reputable', 'misinformation', 'inconvenience', and 'rectified'. The word choice is generally accurate and appropriate for the formal context of the letter. There are no significant spelling errors. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, it remains somewhat standard. Incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items would help elevate the response to a higher band level.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You demonstrate control over grammar, with most sentences being error-free. For example, the use of the conditional 'may lead to' and the complex structure in the second paragraph are handled well. Punctuation is generally accurate, though there is a minor slip in the second paragraph where a comma could improve the clarity of the clause 'who rely upon...'. Overall, the grammatical control is strong and does not impede communication.

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