Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.

Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter

• offer to make a popular dish from your country
• describe what this dish is
• explain why it should be included in the event

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Luis,

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Dear Luis,

Hope you are doing well. As a member of an International Students` club, i came to know that club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. As a member and being Pakistani i would like to participate in event by representing our country traditional food which named is SAAG. Its a popular dish which is liked all over the world due to its unique way of cooking and serving methodlogy aong with its uniques presentation.

Its a delicious dish which is purely organic made and about take 4 to 5 hours in its making. Its a traditional dish which is made by using freh mustard plant leafs and other spices which are totaly organice and grenish in color. It is served with a butter on it and with a corn bread made up of desi ghee. I think so it will be included due to its uniqueness and elegant smell and its a totally healthy and organic in its nature.

I hope you will be consider this and allow me a opportunity to show acse my country traditions globally.

Thanks in advance

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three points: you offer to represent Pakistan, describe saag and its ingredients and serving style, and explain that its distinctive preparation and healthy qualities make it suitable for the event. The description of mustard leaves, spices, butter and corn bread gives the organiser useful detail. This meets the task well, though the reason for inclusion is less fully developed than the dish description: explain, for example, how it would introduce guests to Pakistani food culture or offer a contrast with other dishes. The closing request for permission is appropriate, but “allow me a opportunity” could be expressed more clearly. The response also includes 13 words copied from the task prompt, which are not counted in the stated length.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a clear overall arrangement: an opening offer, a paragraph describing the dish and its suitability, and a closing request. This makes the main purpose easy to follow. However, some links between ideas are mechanical or unclear. The repeated use of “Its” at the start of sentences makes the description feel list-like, while “I think so it will be included due to…” does not connect the reason to the event naturally. Use clearer transitions such as “It would be a valuable addition because…” and group the preparation, ingredients and serving details in a deliberate sequence. A conventional sign-off and your name would also make the letter feel more complete.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant vocabulary for describing food, including “mustard plant leaves,” “spices,” “corn bread” and “desi ghee,” and terms such as “traditional” and “unique” help convey the dish’s cultural value. However, spelling errors and imprecise or unnatural combinations are noticeable, including “methodlogy,” “aong,” “uniques,” “organice” and “elegant smell.” Some wording also obscures your meaning, particularly “representing our country traditional food which named is SAAG.” Aim for accurate, natural collocations and check spelling carefully. More precise language—for example, describing the dish as a slow-cooked leafy curry with a distinctive aroma—would make the description clearer and more effective.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, and the reader can generally understand your offer and description. However, errors in sentence structure, articles, agreement and verb forms recur. For example, “club is organising” needs an article or possessive, “which named is SAAG” has an incorrect clause structure, and “about take 4 to 5 hours” needs a correctly formed verb phrase. In the final request, “I hope you will be consider this” also uses an incorrect passive construction. Practise building accurate sentences around a clear subject and verb, and check articles and agreement. For instance: “It takes four to five hours to prepare” and “I hope you will consider my offer.”

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