Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-06

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 6.0)

Dear Sir,

My name is Jasnpreet Kaur and I am an employee of Star entertainment company. I am writing this letter to invite you for the opening of our new theatre.

Firstly, our company is going to open a new theatre in the center of the main city. Opening ceremony will be held on 10th September, next Monday at 9 A.M.

Furthermore, I would like to invite you to do the opening of our theatre. It is a humble request from our company manager; we will be very happy to see you at that special moment.

Moreover, our whole team believe that you would be a great inspiration for everyone as you really did very hard work to achieve this popularity that you have today. Everyone will be very happy with your visit on our new beginning.

I hope you will understand and join us on next Monday.

Kind regards,

Jasnpreet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You provide information about the theatre, extend an invitation, and explain why the actor is a suitable choice. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why the actor is a good choice relies on general statements about their 'hard work' and 'popularity' rather than specific details that would make the letter more persuasive or professional. To reach a higher band, try to elaborate on how the actor's specific career achievements align with the theatre's vision or the local community's interests.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover' to transition between ideas. While these are effective for clarity, the reliance on these specific markers can feel a bit mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences feels more natural rather than relying on a list-like structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and sophistication. You use common phrases like 'do the opening' and 'very happy', which are functional but not particularly impressive. There is an attempt to use formal language, but some collocations are slightly unnatural, such as 'do the opening' instead of 'officiate the opening' or 'perform the opening ceremony'. Expanding your range to include more precise, topic-specific vocabulary would significantly enhance the professional tone of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are some grammatical inaccuracies. For example, 'our whole team believe' should be 'believes' (subject-verb agreement), and 'you really did very hard work' is slightly awkward; 'you have worked very hard' would be more accurate. Punctuation is generally handled well, but ensure that you maintain consistency in formal tone throughout the letter. The errors present do not impede communication, which is a positive aspect of your writing.

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