Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-09

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 6.0)

Dear Luis,

My name is Lovepreet and I am the member of an international students club. I came to know that the club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. I am writing this to suggest you to make a tradition dish.

I want to suggest you that you prepare a traditional dish which can have a Positive impact on individual's lives. Not only will this popular dish attract people but it also give help them by providing cultural knowlege. I would be happy and grateful if you accept my advice.

The dish is sarso ka saag or makki ki roti. It is very famous dish and many people enjoy it. Moreover, it has a unique taste and smell which attracts the tourist to consume it. It can make our event more special and famous. I believe that you will accept my advice.

I am looking forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Lovepreet kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You offered to make a dish, described it as 'sarso ka saag or makki ki roti', and explained its cultural value. However, the development of your ideas is somewhat limited. The explanation of why it should be included is a bit repetitive, focusing on it being 'famous' rather than providing a more detailed cultural context. To improve, try to elaborate more on the specific ingredients or the history of the dish to make your argument more compelling. Overall, the response is relevant and meets the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Not only will this', which help the flow of ideas. However, the paragraphing is slightly disjointed; the second paragraph contains a mix of suggestions and general statements that could be better separated. Additionally, some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed theme to improve the overall progression of your argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on simple descriptors like 'famous' and 'special' multiple times. There are also some minor word choice issues, such as 'suggest you to make' (should be 'suggest that you make') and 'consume it' (which sounds slightly unnatural in this context). To improve, try to incorporate more specific culinary or descriptive vocabulary, such as 'authentic', 'traditional', or 'culinary heritage', to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For example, 'I am the member of an international students club' should be 'a member of an international student club', and 'it also give help them' is grammatically incorrect. There are also issues with article usage and verb agreement. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article placement. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while ensuring accuracy will help you achieve a higher score.

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