Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-17

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 Luis,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to express my keen interest in offering a traditional dish from India for an upcoming event organized by our club where we are celebrating popular food from all over the world.

"Dosa" is a popular traditional dish originated from Southern part of India and now famous in all over the world. This dish is made up of fermented rice paste and usually served with curry made up of lentils and mixed vegetables. This dish is considered as a pro-biotic meal by millions of Indian and have been part of breakfast for hundreds of years.

Dosa is not only a delicious cuisine but also a healthy option for a meal. Because it is significantly appreciated by many world re-known chefs, it could be a centre of attraction for our international guests. By including this dish in our menu we will give a chance to our guest to taste authenticated traditional "Dosa".

Let me know your decision.

Thanks

Shs

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly offered to make a dish, described the 'Dosa' (fermented rice paste with lentil curry), and provided a logical explanation for its inclusion, focusing on its health benefits and appeal to international guests. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an event organizer. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands both the nature of the dish and your motivation for suggesting it. The response is focused and maintains a consistent purpose throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'not only... but also' and 'because', to link ideas. However, the flow could be slightly improved by using a wider variety of transition words between sentences. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, description, and justification, which contributes to the overall clarity of the message.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'fermented', 'pro-biotic', and 'authenticated'. These terms are used accurately and add depth to your description. There are a few minor inaccuracies, such as 'originated from Southern part' (should be 'the southern part') and 'world re-known' (should be 'world-renowned'). Despite these small slips, your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning precisely and naturally. You show an ability to use topic-specific language effectively, which is a strength in this task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of relative clauses and subordinating conjunctions. While the majority of your sentences are clear and error-free, there are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'millions of Indian' (should be 'millions of Indians') and 'have been part of breakfast' (should be 'has been'). Punctuation is generally handled well, though there are some minor issues with article usage. These errors are infrequent and do not impede communication, showing a good level of control over your writing.

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