Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-09
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
I am writing regards to invite in opening of our new theatre as the chief guest.
To commence with, actually I am working in the entertainment company and my company is plaining to open now theatre in my city Sri Muktsar sahib in next week as well as the name of the new theatre is multiplex theatre.
So, we want to invite you in the opening of theatre as the chief guest . the exact opening date would be September 20, 2026 and M e and my company invite you with heart.
The most primary reason that We choose you is that your renowned personality of our country as if you will open our theatre it will definitely put positive influence on our company and we will get excellent reputation in the market.
I am looking forward to hearing you as soon as possible. I hope you will expect our invitation.
Yours faithfully,
Sukhpreet Kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points: providing information about the theatre, extending the invitation, and explaining the choice of the actor. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. The explanation for why the actor is a good choice is quite brief and relies on general statements about 'reputation' rather than specific details. The tone is also inconsistent; while it attempts a formal structure, phrases like 'invite you with heart' are unnatural in a professional context. To improve, ensure that each bullet point is expanded with more specific, relevant details to fully satisfy the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally awkward, such as 'To commence with, actually I am working...'. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, and the logical flow could be improved by using more varied linking words. Referencing is generally clear, but the overall progression of ideas feels a bit disjointed due to the repetitive sentence structures and limited range of connectors. Improving the variety of transition signals would help the text flow more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and sophistication. There are several instances of awkward phrasing or incorrect word choices, such as 'writing regards to invite in opening' and 'plaining to open now theatre'. The phrase 'invite you with heart' is not standard English in this context. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is limited, and there is a lack of flexibility in expressing ideas. To reach a higher band, focus on using more natural collocations and professional terminology appropriate for a business letter.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The letter contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'I am writing regards to', 'plaining to open now theatre' (spelling/word choice), and 'the most primary reason that We choose you is that your renowned personality'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing and capitalisation (e.g., 'M e and my company'). These errors occasionally cause the reader to pause, though they do not completely impede communication. Increasing the accuracy of basic sentence structures and proofreading for minor errors would significantly improve the score.
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