User-written IELTS example
Writing General Training Task 1 Band 9.0 Example
Original task prompt, user essay, band score, and related examples in the same report workspace.
Illustrative target band for this original model answer.
Plan your answer
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Ideas to explore
- Thank your friend for a specific action.
- Describe one or two details about the new home.
- Give a clear invitation with flexibility.
Suggested structure
- Use a friendly greeting.
- Thank your friend.
- Explain how things are going.
- Invite them and close warmly.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- practical exercises
- activities that let learners try a skill
The practical exercises were useful at work.
- equipment check
- testing that devices work before they are needed
An equipment check could prevent lost practice time.
- would appreciate
- a polite expression of a request
I would appreciate a chance to finish the exercise.
Answer analysis
Task Achievement
Covers all three bullet points with concrete details and a clear invitation.
Tone
Contractions and friendly expressions are appropriate for a letter to a friend.
Task Prompt
User Essay Analysis
Review the public answer with report-style highlights.
Dear Sam,
I wanted to say a proper thank-you for helping me move last Saturday. I honestly do not know how I would have managed those heavy boxes without you, especially with the lift out of order. Staying to help put the shelves together was incredibly kind as well.
I am gradually getting settled. Most of the boxes are unpacked, and the living room finally looks like somewhere I can relax rather than a storage room. I have also found a lovely little bakery nearby, which makes the early walk to work much more enjoyable. The only thing still missing is a table for the kitchen, but I should have one by next week.
Would you like to come over for dinner next Friday? I would love to cook something for you as a small way of returning the favour. If Friday does not suit you, let me know which evening would be better. You can also see how different the flat looks now that everything is in place.
Thanks again for giving up your weekend to help.
Best wishes, Alex