Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You work for an entertainment company which plans to open a new theatre soon. You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre.
Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter
give some information about the new theatre
invite her/him to open the new theatre
explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........,
Student answer (Band 6.5)
Dear Sir,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter in order to invite you to one of out most advancel theatre opening.
We have heard that you are releasing your new action movie next month in 3d, This would be a perfect oppotiunity for us as well to launch our very first 3d movie theatre in Guelph. It is equiped with high quality 4d surround sound experience along with curved display to offer a immersive experience to the viewer.
It would be a honor for us if you will be there to inaugurate the theater. We are planing to plan a event on the release date of your new movie on 6th of next month.
We want to invite you as it will not only give boost to your movie promotion but will give us a good start to us in this new town as well. We are looking forward to hear back from you and discuss details.
Best regards,
PVR cinema.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The letter addresses all three bullet points: providing information about the theatre, extending an invitation, and explaining the rationale for the choice of actor. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal request, although the opening 'Dear Sir' is generic given the prompt asks to write to a 'famous actor'. The ideas are relevant, though the development is somewhat brief. For instance, the explanation of why the actor is a good choice focuses heavily on the movie promotion rather than the actor's personal prestige or connection to the arts. Overall, the task requirements are met, but the content could be more detailed to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a distinct purpose. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. For example, the transition between the theatre description and the invitation could be smoother. There are also minor issues with referencing, such as the phrase 'give a good start to us in this new town', which feels slightly disjointed. Despite these minor flaws, the overall structure is coherent and the paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks sophistication. There are several spelling errors, such as 'advancel' instead of 'advanced', 'oppotiunity' instead of 'opportunity', and 'equiped' instead of 'equipped'. These errors are noticeable but do not impede communication. The student attempts to use industry-specific terms like '3d movie theatre' and 'surround sound', which is positive. To improve, the student should focus on accuracy in spelling and attempt to incorporate more varied and precise collocations to convey a more professional tone.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies throughout the text. Examples include 'one of out most advancel theatre opening' (should be 'openings'), 'It would be a honor' (should be 'an honor'), and 'We are planing to plan a event' (redundant and incorrect). Additionally, there are punctuation issues, such as the comma splice in the second paragraph ('...in 3d, This would...'). While the meaning remains clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.
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