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,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to event organiser, Luis who is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.

I know you will organise this event different way which you already told in a meeting like different stalls of different food, games for children’s as well as give gift who will win games but now I write this letter to request you that we will also need to make any popular dish which is famous in our country.

I think we will make saag with sarso di roti which is most famous as well as delicious dish in our nation. Majority of people like this dish. We will collect some money from village for purchasing all ingredients which we need to make this dish.

According to me, this dish is mist famous dish in our culture but now younger people don’t know more about this dish because they don’t know how to make. In the past, every individuals make this dish on special occasions and eat or enjoy together with family or friends. If we make this dish on this event than younger generation also learn about this dish and learn more about our culture or traditions.

I hope you understand and make sure you will agree to make this dish on event.

Your’s sincerely

Navjot kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: offering a dish, describing it, and explaining its inclusion. However, the tone is inconsistent and occasionally confusing. For instance, the opening sentence repeats the prompt's information unnecessarily, and the explanation of why the dish should be included is slightly repetitive. While the ideas are relevant, the development is somewhat simplistic. To reach a higher band, ensure the tone is consistently professional and the purpose of the letter is stated clearly and concisely in the opening, rather than restating the prompt's context.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For example, the transition 'According to me' is not a standard way to introduce an opinion in this context. Additionally, some sentences are linked awkwardly, such as the transition between the description of the dish and the funding plan. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would significantly enhance the flow of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the message to be conveyed clearly. However, there is a lack of variety and some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'make any popular dish' instead of 'prepare a traditional dish' or 'make sure you will agree' instead of 'I hope you will consider'. There are also minor errors in word formation, such as 'mist' instead of 'most'. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and a wider range of descriptive language related to food and cultural traditions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'every individuals make' instead of 'every individual made'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'give gift who will win'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of apostrophes in 'children’s' and 'Your’s'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of subject-verb agreement.

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