Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-11

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 5.0)

Dear , Smith

i am writing this letter to inform you that , interested in representing a traditional indian dish in the upcoming international food event .

As , the part of this orginzation from the last 3 years , there was a indian taste missing , therefore , all indian part of this group decided to introduce Rassmali . It a sweetan dish served after the main meal .

Rassmali , is famous in all india , it is made using raw milk , condense milk , sugar and adding some spices like etc and not professional cooking skills required.

we are wanted to introduce this , becuase it mainly served in the marriage or in good ocasins and as this event celeberated as friend gathering . so beliving it the best movement for everyone to enjoy it .

thank you for reding this letter , will look forward for your prompt approval for this dish .

Manteh singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address the three main points: you offer an Indian dish, identify it as “Rassmali,” describe it as a sweet served after a meal, and give a reason for including it by linking it to Indian celebrations and the event’s social atmosphere. These details make the response relevant, but the offer is not expressed clearly, and the explanation of why the dish would suit the event is brief and difficult to follow. The description could also be more informative—for example, explain what the dish looks or tastes like, and clarify its ingredients. The greeting does not follow the requested “Dear Luis,” and the closing could be more complete. Develop the dish’s appeal and state your offer directly to address the task more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The letter has a recognisable sequence: an opening, information about the dish, a reason for including it, and a closing. This gives the reader some overall organisation. However, progression between ideas is not always clear, and several sentences combine points without showing how they relate. For instance, “there was a indian taste missing” is followed by a reference to the group deciding to introduce the dish, while the later explanation about weddings and a “friend gathering” is hard to connect. Commas are also used repeatedly where full stops would make the ideas easier to follow. Use separate paragraphs for the offer and description, then the reason, and connect them with clear transitions such as “I would be happy to prepare it” and “It would be suitable because…”

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some task-relevant vocabulary, including “traditional,” “dish,” “ingredients,” “main meal,” and “marriage,” so the reader can identify the topic and the food’s cultural role. However, the range is limited, and inaccurate spelling or word choice sometimes makes meaning difficult to understand. Examples include “Rassmali,” “sweetan,” “condense milk,” “ocasins,” and “movement” where a different word is intended. Phrases such as “indian taste missing” and “good ocasins” are also not natural collocations. Aim for precise food vocabulary and check spelling; describing the dish as a creamy dessert made with milk, sugar, and spices would communicate the idea more clearly. Avoid vague phrases such as “like etc.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts both simple statements and longer explanations, but sentence structures are limited and errors occur frequently, sometimes making relationships between ideas unclear. For example, “It a sweetan dish served after the main meal” is missing a verb, while “we are wanted to introduce this” uses an incorrect verb form. Articles and agreement also need attention in “As, the part of this orginzation” and “there was a indian taste missing.” Several sentences are joined with commas rather than being punctuated as complete sentences, as in the ingredients description. Practise building accurate basic sentences first, then combine them with conjunctions such as “because” or “as.” Check subject–verb agreement, articles, and verb forms before submitting.

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