Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-31

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 8.0)

Dear Luis,

I am writing to offer my help with the international food event. I would be delighted to prepare a popular dish from my country, India, called chole bhature.

Chole bhature is a famous North Indian dish consisting of spicy chickpeas, known as chole, served with soft and fluffy deep-fried bread called bhature. It is usually accompanied by onions, pickles and a spicy chutney. The dish is rich in flavour and has a delicious combination of spices.

I believe this dish should be included in the event because it represents the traditional flavours of Indian cuisine. It is also popular among people of different age groups and can give international students an opportunity to experience authentic Indian food. Moreover, it would add variety to the event and make the food festival more colourful and interesting.

I would be happy to prepare the dish and explain its ingredients and preparation to the participants.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly offer to make a dish, provide a vivid description of 'chole bhature', and offer a logical explanation for why it should be included in the event. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an organizer, maintaining a helpful and enthusiastic stance throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, showing a clear understanding of the task requirements. There are no omissions, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the opening paragraph. You have successfully met all the criteria for a high band score in this category.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the offer to the description, then to the justification, and finally to the closing. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'It is also', and 'because' are used effectively to link sentences and ideas. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information is smooth and easy to follow. The use of referencing is clear, and the overall structure is coherent, making the letter easy to read and understand.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary that is appropriate for the context. Phrases such as 'delighted to prepare', 'rich in flavour', and 'authentic Indian food' show a good command of descriptive language. The vocabulary is precise and fits the topic well. While the range is sufficient and accurate, it could be pushed further toward more sophisticated or less common collocations to reach the highest band. However, the current usage is natural and error-free, effectively conveying your message without any confusion or repetition.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

The grammar is highly accurate throughout the letter. You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively, such as 'Chole bhature is a famous North Indian dish consisting of...', which demonstrates good control over participial phrases. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no noticeable grammatical errors. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over verb tenses and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The writing is clear and professional, reflecting a high level of grammatical competence.

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