Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-31

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 inform you that I read your magazine last week and found that some information about the High Street, which is located in Abbotsford, is incorrect.

As you know, Abbotsford is known as the best tourist attraction in British Columbia. The name of the main market is High Street, where visitors can enjoy the lovely view of the town, as it is built on the highest point of the town. You mentioned not only the wrong address of this market, but you also did not mention all the facilities, which may attract more tourists.

I think it is very important to fix these mistakes in your article, so visitors do not have any difficulty while travelling. I would like to request that you please try to fix this issue either by publishing new magazines or uploading correct information on the internet. Please feel free to contact me for further details.

I hope you will correct this information soon.

Yours faithfully,

Harjinder Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly identify the incorrect information regarding the High Street in Abbotsford, explain the importance of accuracy for tourists, and provide a reasonable suggestion for the magazine to rectify the error. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an editor. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details about what the 'incorrect' information actually was (e.g., a specific wrong address or a missing facility) to make the scenario feel more authentic and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the task. Cohesive devices such as 'As you know', 'not only... but also', and 'either by... or' are used effectively to link ideas. The progression of information is smooth and easy to follow. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure supports the message well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'tourist attraction', 'facilities', and 'rectify' (implied by context). The language is natural and fits the formal context well. While the vocabulary is sufficient, it is somewhat functional. To achieve a higher score, you could incorporate more precise or sophisticated collocations, such as 'misleading information', 'rectify the oversight', or 'enhance the visitor experience', rather than relying on simpler phrases like 'fix these mistakes'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The letter displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is solid. There are no significant grammatical errors that impede communication. You use complex structures, such as the 'not only... but also' construction and conditional clauses, effectively. To improve, ensure that your sentence variety is consistent throughout; some sentences are slightly repetitive in structure, but overall, the grammatical accuracy is high.

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