Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22
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. I have come to know from a reliable resources that International Student Club is going to organise the annual function after the graduation of senior section. I am a dedicated member of the club and have been participated always warm heartedly. I also have been proved my unique role in many events of the club. I would like to share my experience in coming event also.
The theme of the event is ' the global culture,' which includes many traditional dresses and food. I would like to include the best dish of my country that is the 'biryani. It is not only delicious but very colourful.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the development of the task. While you have addressed the requirement to offer a dish and describe it, the explanation of why it should be included is underdeveloped. The letter is cut off abruptly, meaning the final bullet point is not fully explored, and the closing is missing. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed with sufficient detail and that the letter is completed with a formal sign-off.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The letter lacks a clear structure and logical progression. The paragraphing is insufficient, and the transition between the introduction and the body of the letter is abrupt. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas together, making the flow feel disjointed. For example, the jump from discussing your role in the club to the event theme is sudden. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' to connect your sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher bands. There are some awkward collocations, such as 'have been participated always warm heartedly' and 'have been proved my unique role'. These phrases are unnatural and indicate a need for better control over verb forms and adverb usage. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and using more precise adjectives to describe the food and the event, rather than relying on basic descriptors like 'colourful' or 'delicious'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'from a reliable resources' (incorrect article/plural usage), 'have been participated' (incorrect passive voice), and 'have been proved my unique role' (incorrect tense and voice). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and the errors in verb tense and subject-verb agreement are noticeable. To improve, focus on mastering basic active and passive voice constructions and proofreading for subject-verb agreement errors. Increasing the variety of sentence structures will also help improve your score.
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