Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-23

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

It is ten years since you left college. You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college.

Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter

• say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise

• explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way

• describe what help you need to organise this event

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ....................................,

Student answer (Band 5.0)

Dear bestie, Riya

I hope, you all are healthy and happy in your life. Its been ten years we left college. I think, we all should meet in person. Thats why, i already organized a event. Where our college friends are invited.

I have organized a traditional party with traditional dance. When we were in college. We liked to participate in dance competitions. We enjoyed this so much. Our friends never missed any dance competition.

Nowadays, we are busy in work and studies. We don't have time to wear ethnic wear and also we don't attend any dance party. So, it will be fun. Party is in my house. My all family member helped me to plan everything. We have many different types of cousines, specially our favourite fast food.

I am waiting for us to get together. Hope so everyone come and enjoy. And we can share our past beautiful memories.

Thanks

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address the main purpose by proposing a traditional party with dancing and explaining that it recalls college dance competitions and gives friends a chance to reconnect. However, the task is only partly developed: the event details are limited, and the request for help is not clearly made. Saying “My all family member helped me to plan everything” suggests that the arrangements are already covered, rather than explaining what you need your friend to do. Make a direct request—for example, ask Riya to contact classmates, help choose a date, or organise the music. The reason for celebrating is relevant, but could be explained more fully, such as why meeting at home would suit the group.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The letter has a recognisable sequence: it introduces the reunion, describes the party, gives reasons for it, and ends with anticipation. Paragraphing helps separate these points. However, progression is sometimes interrupted by sentence fragments, such as “Where our college friends are invited” and “When we were in college,” which leave the links between ideas unclear. Some connections are also repetitive or mechanical, particularly the repeated use of “So” and “And.” The closing does not clearly return to the practical request for help. Use complete sentences and link the event, its purpose, and your request more directly—for instance, explain the plan and then ask your friend to take a specific role.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant vocabulary for the occasion, including “traditional party,” “dance competitions,” “ethnic wear,” and “memories,” so the reader can understand the general idea. However, the range is limited and several expressions are repetitive or imprecise, such as “fun,” “enjoy,” and “beautiful memories.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-choice problems, including “cousines” and “fast food” where you may mean “cuisines” and “favourite dishes.” “Traditional” is repeated without adding much detail. Aim for more precise event vocabulary, such as reunion, venue, refreshments, and playlist, and check spelling and collocations so your meaning is consistently clear.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

Most of your message can be understood, and you attempt to connect ideas with clauses, as in “When we were in college. We liked to participate in dance competitions.” However, the first clause is incomplete, and the response relies mainly on short, simple sentences. Frequent errors in sentence formation, tense, agreement, articles, and punctuation sometimes make the reader pause. Examples include “Its been ten years we left college,” “I already organized a event,” and “Hope so everyone come and enjoy.” Capitalisation is also inconsistent, as in “i.” Practise complete sentences and accurate forms: “It has been ten years since we left college,” and “I hope everyone can come and enjoy themselves.”

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