Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-10
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 7.5)
Dear Molson,
I am writing on behalf of our company AZ Entertainment to cordially invite you to the grand opening of our new theatre on 5th December at 3.00 pm.
The theatre is named after the famous young artist John Abraham and located in the heart of the city. The theatre is equipped with a 600 seat capacity and all sorts of modern technologies. A multimedia projector and large screen are installed to ensure better viewing experience for the guest.
It would be a great pleasure for us, if you could give us some of your valuable time on the opening ceremony as a chief guest.
Our theatre is focused on introducing acting to the younger generation. As we all know young people really admire you for your great acting skills. Your presence in the opening ceremony will attract and motivate young individuals and aspiring actors toward theatre and eventually career in acting.
We really appreciate your time and consideration of our invitation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Majnun Ahmed
Project Manager, AZ Entertainment
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the theatre's features, such as the 600-seat capacity and multimedia equipment. The invitation is explicit and polite, and you provide a logical justification for why the actor would be an ideal guest, linking their influence to the goal of inspiring younger generations. The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter, and the purpose is clear from the outset. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more descriptive detail about the theatre's atmosphere or the specific nature of the opening ceremony to further develop the ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, moving from the invitation to the theatre details, and finally to the justification. The use of cohesive devices such as 'As we all know' and 'In addition' (though implied) helps the flow. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, body, and conclusion. The referencing is clear, and the transition between the theatre description and the invitation is smooth. The structure is professional and easy to follow throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a formal business context, such as 'cordially invite', 'valuable time', and 'aspiring actors'. The word choice is generally precise and fits the professional tone required. There are no significant errors in collocation. To improve, you could incorporate more sophisticated or less common lexical items to demonstrate a wider range, such as using 'state-of-the-art' instead of 'modern technologies' or 'prestigious' to describe the theatre. Overall, the vocabulary is sufficient and effectively conveys your message without any confusion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The letter displays a good command of grammatical structures. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as the conditional 'It would be a great pleasure for us, if you could...' and the relative clause '...who admire you for your great acting skills.' While there are minor slips, such as 'on the opening ceremony' (should be 'at') and 'eventually career' (should be 'an eventual career'), these do not impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is handled correctly, contributing to the professional appearance of the letter.
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