Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-05

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 6.5)

Dear Luis,

I am writing to offer to add a popular dish from my country in the upcoming event organized at the club to celebrate popular food from around the world.

I would be eager to bring paneer butter masala, that is a very popular cuisine in India. It is a blend of paneer curry with tomatoes, butter and a lot of spices. Ocassionally, it is served with naan or chapati that makes it taste even better.

I think it should be a part of the event as we are celebrating popular foods from all around the world and this a very well-known dish from India and people love to enjoy it. It is an Authentic Indian dish and in my opinion, all the guests in the event are gonna like the taste.

I would appreciate it if you would consider my recommended dish as a part of the menu. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Aastha

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly offered to make a dish, provided a descriptive explanation of paneer butter masala, and justified its inclusion in the event. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an event organizer. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific detail about the dish's cultural significance or the preparation process to further develop your ideas. Overall, the response is well-focused and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

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 basic cohesive devices such as 'I think,' 'as,' and 'in my opinion' to connect sentences. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of linking words and transition phrases (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently,' 'Given that') to create a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs, as some transitions currently feel a bit mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'upcoming event,' 'authentic,' and 'recommended.' There is a minor spelling error ('Ocassionally') and a slight misuse of 'cuisine' (which refers to a style of cooking, not a single dish). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it remains somewhat basic. To achieve a higher score, try to use more precise collocations and less common lexical items to describe the flavors and textures of the food, rather than relying on general descriptors like 'very popular' or 'taste even better.'

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I would appreciate it if you would consider...' which is grammatically sound. There are a few minor errors, such as 'gonna' (which is too informal for a written task) and the phrasing 'that is a very popular cuisine,' which should be 'which is a popular dish.' Punctuation is generally accurate, though some sentences could be refined for better flow. To improve, focus on reducing informal contractions and ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement throughout your writing.

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