Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-08

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 am writing to express my desire to make a dish for the upcoming food fair. The food fair is one of the most famous festivals among the international students, as members are able to taste new foods from all over the world and gain knowledge about different cultures. To participate in this program I would like to make the most popular dish from Bangladesh, called Biriyani.

Even though biriyani is not a dish that requires a long process to make, it is a most tasty and flavorful food in Bangladesh. The dish is made of steamed aromatic rice mixed and cooked with meats seasoned with world famous Asian spices. I have decided to use mutton, as some club members are allergic with beef.

Having this famous dish in such a multicultural event will allow me to introduce my culture and food types among the students. Club members will able to taste and involve into the Bangladeshi culture.

Please let me know if you need a full list of the ingredients to display for anyone with dietary restrictions.

I will look forward to your prompt reply.

Sincerely,

Meraz Prodhan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly offered to make a dish, described it as 'steamed aromatic rice mixed and cooked with meats seasoned with world famous Asian spices', and provided a logical reason for its inclusion, noting its cultural significance and the inclusivity of using mutton. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an event organiser. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. You have fully met the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised 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 'Even though', 'as', and 'in such a multicultural event' to link your sentences. However, the flow could be slightly improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly. Overall, the progression of information is logical and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'aromatic', 'dietary restrictions', and 'multicultural'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'allergic with beef' (should be 'allergic to beef') and 'involve into the Bangladeshi culture' (should be 'engage with' or 'learn about'). Despite these small inaccuracies, the meaning is always clear, and you successfully convey your message using a range of vocabulary that is appropriate for this type of informal yet professional correspondence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are some grammatical errors, such as 'Club members will able to taste' (missing 'be') and 'I will look forward to' (usually 'I look forward to'), these do not impede communication. Your control over punctuation and sentence structure is generally good. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring that modal verbs and prepositions are used accurately in all instances. The majority of your sentences are clear and correctly structured.

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