Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-11

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 7.5)

Dear luis,

I am writing to offer to prepare a popular indian dish for the international food event. I would delighted to make butter chicken, a well known dish which is enjoyed both in india and around the world.

Butter chicken is consists of tender pieces of marinated chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with butter and aromatic spices. It is usually served with naan or basmati rice. Although it contains several spices, it has a mild and creamy flavour, making it appealing to people who may not be familiar with indian cuisine.

I believe this dish would be an excellent choice for the event because it represents india's rich culinary heritage and would allow students from different backgrounds to experience an authentic indian flavour. In addition,, I could prepare a vegetarian alternative so that students with different dietary preferences can also enjoy it.

Please let me know if you need any further information. I look forward to contributing to the event.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly offer to prepare butter chicken, provide a descriptive explanation of the dish, and justify its inclusion in the event by highlighting its cultural significance and accessibility. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an event organizer, maintaining a professional yet friendly register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands both the nature of the contribution and the reasoning behind it. No parts of the task are omitted, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the opening sentence.

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 task, which helps the reader follow the narrative easily. You use cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'In addition', and 'because' to link ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the transition between the description of the dish and the justification for its inclusion is smooth. The overall structure is coherent, and the use of referencing is clear throughout the text, making the letter easy to read and follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'culinary heritage', 'authentic', 'marinated', and 'dietary preferences'. The word choices are generally accurate and convey the intended meaning well. There is a minor capitalization error with 'indian' (should be 'Indian'), but this does not impede communication. The vocabulary is sufficient to express your ideas with precision, and you show an ability to use descriptive language effectively to make the dish sound appealing to the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the majority of sentences are error-free, there are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'Butter chicken is consists of' (should be 'Butter chicken consists of') and a double comma in 'In addition,,'. Despite these occasional errors, your control of grammar is generally strong, and the punctuation is mostly accurate. The errors are non-systematic and do not cause any difficulty for the reader, allowing for clear and effective communication throughout the letter.

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