Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-12
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 Paul,
I hope this letter to finds you in good spirits. I am writting to cordially invite to take part in the official opening of a new theater, which is going to take place on Monday, 5th July 2026.
As a renowned actor in town, I believe your presence at this opening will grace the occasion. Our new theater was recently constructed and it,s located next to the city hall. It will serve as an excellent cultural and entertainment center for the citizens of our multipality. When our company requested to the presence of a popular actor to officially launch this new edifice, I quickly proposed you because I believe that your rich and long-standing career in acting will be a useful assest in this ceremony.
I would be greatful if you confirm your presence at this launching ceremony. Please confirm with us before the 30th of June so that we can take appropriate measures towards the arrangement of this memorable event in the history of our town.
I look forward to having a positive response to your invitation at your earliest convenience.
Your's faithfully,
Yours faithfully,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response successfully covers all bullet points required by the task. The writer introduces the new theatre, gives details about its location and purpose next to the city hall, extends a clear invitation to the famous actor Paul, and explains why he is a suitable candidate due to his long-standing career. The tone is appropriate for a formal business-style invitation letter, and the purpose of the letter is fully realized. Although there are a few minor vocabulary and grammar slips, the overall task requirements are thoroughly addressed, aligning well with the Band 7 descriptors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, each serving a clear communicative purpose from the opening greeting to the final sign-off. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the invitation and event details to the justification for choosing the recipient, followed by a call to action. Cohesive devices are used appropriately, such as 'As a renowned actor', 'Our new theater', and 'When our company', which help connect the ideas well. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, supporting overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as 'cordially invite', 'renowned actor', 'long-standing career', and 'memorable event'. However, there are a few lexical inaccuracies and misspellings, such as 'writting' instead of writing, 'multipality' instead of municipality, 'assest' instead of asset, and 'greatful' instead of grateful. Additionally, the phrase 'look forward to having a positive response to your invitation' is slightly unnatural compared to standard phrasing. These errors reflect a Band 6 level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writer demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional and relative clauses ('which is going to take place on Monday', 'so that we can take appropriate measures'). However, there are several noticeable grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, including 'I hope this letter to finds you', 'cordially invite to take part' (missing an object), and 'requested to the presence' (incorrect preposition use). Punctuation and spelling errors also appear at the end, including a duplicated and incorrect sign-off ('Your's faithfully,'). These issues place the grammatical performance firmly at Band 6.
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