Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-22

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 in response to the article published by your company in the international travel magazine. I recently read the whole article that was published on Jaipur, and I and writing because few statements mentioned in it aren't true.

To begin with, I would like to explain it to you that I have been living here since my childhood and I understand a lot more about Jaipur in detail as compared to you. Unfortunately, Jaipur is called the "Pink City" and not "Flower City" moreover there are 5000 people living here and not 2000 individuals, which has caused me an urge to correct the details that are falsely presented in the article.

Furthermore, I would really appreciate it if you could correct the article and publish it again or confirm it twice before putting it out. I believe this would deliver wrong information to the public and give misleading data. I would also be grateful if you could ask a localite or a experienced person for historic data.

Finally, I would like you to apologize to the residents of the town as it has hurt their feelings and also publish a updated article on the same for their personal assurance. I sincerely hope you would look into this matter and take the necessary actions required at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Pearl Sequeira.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points of the task. You clearly identified the incorrect information regarding the city's name and population, explained the importance of accuracy to avoid misleading the public, and provided a clear suggestion for the magazine to verify data with locals. 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 outset. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between the explanation of the errors and the suggestions for the magazine is slightly more seamless to maintain a professional flow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You have used cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' to structure your arguments effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct points. However, some of the referencing is slightly repetitive, and the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words. For instance, the transition between the second and third paragraph could be smoother to better connect the identification of the problem with the proposed solution.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'misleading data', 'earliest convenience', and 'residents'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'localite' (which is informal/regional) and 'a experienced person' (which should be 'an experienced person'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Incorporating more precise collocations and avoiding slightly awkward phrasing would enhance your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is generally effective. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I and writing' (should be 'I am writing'), 'a updated article' (should be 'an updated article'), and 'few statements' (should be 'a few statements'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Your control over punctuation is generally good, but ensure you pay closer attention to articles and subject-verb agreement to improve the overall accuracy of your writing.

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