Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-24

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 7.0)

Dear Louis,

I hope you are in great spirits!. I am writing to request your assistance regarding the International food event, which is going to be held next month.

My name is Mehak and I have been a member of the International Students club for two years. As you are aware of it, I would like to participate in that food event. I am so excited to present my country. Initially, I would present the famous dish of my country called 'Panipuri'. It is made through the mixture of crispy shells, boiled potatoes, chili flakes and sour water.

Furthermore, it could be eaten by all ages , each and every person of different cultures too. I would kindly request you to give me a chance to represent my country through the food festival . So, people from other nations will enjoy food and could appreciate it.

Thankyou for your time and consideration. I would seek a hope from your side.

Yours faithfully

Mehak

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You offered to make a dish, provided a clear description of 'Panipuri', and explained why it would be a valuable addition to the event. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an event organiser. To reach a higher band, ensure your explanation of why the dish should be included is more detailed; for example, you could mention how it introduces a unique flavor profile or cultural experience to the attendees, rather than just stating it can be eaten by all ages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the introduction to the specific proposal and finally the closing. You used some cohesive devices like 'Initially' and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. However, the paragraphing is somewhat underdeveloped; the letter would benefit from clearer separation between the introduction, the body paragraphs (one for the dish description and one for the justification), and the closing. Additionally, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother to improve the overall readability.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'in great spirits' and 'time and consideration' are used correctly. However, there is a reliance on simpler vocabulary, and some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'I would seek a hope from your side'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise adjectives and collocations related to food and cultural events. Your spelling is generally accurate, and the vocabulary used is sufficient for the task requirements.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are some minor grammatical errors, such as 'As you are aware of it' (which is redundant) and 'It is made through the mixture of' (which is slightly awkward). Punctuation is generally fine, though there is an unnecessary space before the exclamation mark in the opening. The majority of your sentences are error-free, but you should aim for more variety in your complex sentence structures to demonstrate greater control.

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