Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

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 in your article 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 disturbances 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 will accept my suggestion.

Kind Regards,

Rashpal Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the task. 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 letter to an editor, maintaining a formal and polite register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. You have fully satisfied the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, and the transition between the identification of the error and the explanation of its impact is smooth. You have used cohesive devices such as 'however', 'while', and 'to prevent' effectively to link your sentences. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure is easy to follow, ensuring that the reader can clearly understand your intent.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message with precision. Phrases such as 'reputable magazine', 'rectified information', and 'bring your attention to' are well-chosen and appropriate for the formal context. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it could be further enhanced by incorporating more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items to reach the highest bands. However, there are no errors in word choice or spelling that impede communication, and the language used is natural and fits the task requirements well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a good command of grammatical structures. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as the conditional structure in the final paragraph and the use of relative clauses. Punctuation is generally accurate, and there are no significant errors that cause confusion. While the sentence structures are correct, incorporating a wider variety of complex grammatical forms—such as passive voice or more varied subordinate clauses—would further strengthen your writing. Overall, the majority of your sentences are error-free.

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