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 guests.
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 | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You provided relevant details about the theatre, including its name, capacity, and modern amenities. The invitation is clear and polite, and you provided a logical justification for why the actor would be a suitable guest, linking their influence to the theatre's goal of inspiring young people. The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the specific nature of the 'acting' programs to provide even more depth to your argument.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use appropriate paragraphing and transition phrases such as 'As we all know' and 'In addition' (implied by the flow). The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, though some transitions could be more varied to improve the flow between sentences. Overall, the structure is professional and supports the purpose of the letter effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a formal letter, such as 'cordially invite', 'valuable time', and 'aspiring actors'. The word choice is generally precise and fits the context well. There are no significant errors in word formation or collocation that impede communication. To improve further, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions that are appropriate for formal correspondence, such as 'prestigious opening' or 'your presence would be an invaluable asset'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are grammatically accurate, and the punctuation is handled well. There are minor issues, such as the phrasing 'give us some of your valuable time on the opening ceremony', which would be more natural as 'at the opening ceremony'. Additionally, 'eventually career in acting' is missing an article ('an eventual career'). Despite these minor slips, the control of grammar is strong, and the meaning is never obscured.
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