Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-11
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
- say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer
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 would like to provide the feedback on the cookery course that I completed last week.
Firstly, I really enjoyed the cooking session. Not only I was able to gain copious practical knowledge about various snacks but I have also learned a few new main course dishes. The revision handouts given after every session were useful for revisions.
Ever since I have completed the course, I have made serveral dishes at home. Now I am able to cook at least 3 to 4 times a week. My family is surprised by the finger-licking cuisines that I make. Yesterday, I made white sauce paste and everyone was awe-struck by my creation. Moreover, my wife is extremely happy with my new skills as now I am able to help her in cooking during her busy days.
After the success of this event, I would like to suggest that you should consider another crash cooking course. This time you can choose a different theme and II believe a nutritious meal or a quick snack course will engage more participants.
Hoping to see you soon in another course.
Yours faithfully,
Achin Pal
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You described your enjoyment of the course, quantified your cooking frequency since completion, and provided a clear suggestion for a future course. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a course director. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, providing enough detail to satisfy the requirements of the task. Your position is clear throughout, and the letter follows the expected structure for a General Training Task 1 response.
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 prompt, which makes the letter easy to follow. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Ever since' to link your sentences and paragraphs effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is coherent. There is a natural flow between the feedback on the past course and the suggestion for the future one, ensuring the reader can easily track your thoughts.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a good range of vocabulary, including some effective collocations like 'copious practical knowledge' and 'awe-struck'. While there are some minor errors, such as 'white sauce paste' (likely meaning pasta) and 'serveral' (spelling error), these do not impede communication. You demonstrate an ability to use less common vocabulary, such as 'nutritious' and 'engage', which shows a good level of lexical control. To reach a higher band, ensure that your word choices are precise and that spelling is carefully checked.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'Not only I was able to' (should be 'Not only was I able to') and 'II believe' (typo). However, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control of grammar is generally strong. The use of complex structures, such as the conditional and relative clauses, is mostly accurate. With more careful proofreading to eliminate minor slips, your grammatical accuracy would be even higher.
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