Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-19

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 this letter to invite you for our new theatre opening ceremony. we feel glad if you come and be an honourable guest of Cineplex entertainment co., Missisuaga. It is held on 29th June, Monday.l

This new cinema has 3D screen with great dolby sound system. Additionally, It has a huge sitting space aroung 1500 people. we also have special children corner where they also have fun of cartoon movie and we have arrange caretaker for them. So people can freely enjoy your movie. As a well known actor we have decide to invite you because you have done so many blockbustard films and so many people loves you as a super hero. I request you to come and give a short speech regarding our theatre.

I know you have busy schedule so it is hard to come and give speech but I heartly invite you so many people would have great chance to see you. Moreover, I come to know that you have just finished your upcoming movie shooting. I promise your movie will be first movie of our new cinema.

we have also cover transportation and hotel for you and a guest. As we know you have a strickt diet we would love to taste our very delicious and very famous diet food. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. we look forward for your positive response.

Sincerely,

Vidhi Patel

Planning Manager

Cineplex Entertainment Co.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. You successfully provided information about the new theatre, mentioning features like the 3D screen, Dolby sound system, and seating capacity. You also clearly extended an invitation to the actor and explained why they would be a suitable person to open the venue, pointing out their blockbuster films and popularity. The tone is mostly appropriate for a formal business letter, though there are slight lapses into semi-informal phrasing like 'we feel glad if you come'. The purpose of the letter is clear throughout, and all parts of the prompt are addressed adequately, placing this response comfortably at Band 6.5 to Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is divided into logical paragraphs that separate different topics, such as theatre details, reasons for the invitation, and logistical arrangements. Ideas are generally linked, and referencing is mostly clear. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical or abrupt, as seen in transitions like 'Additionally, It has' or 'So people can freely enjoy'. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to structure the letter, and the salutation and sign-off follow standard letter formats. While the progression of ideas is logical, minor faults in cohesive devices and punctuation prevent it from reaching the higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as 'honourable guest', 'blockbustard' (intended as blockbuster), and 'consideration'. There are several noticeable spelling and word choice errors, including 'Missisuaga' (Mississauga), 'aroung' (around), 'arrange' (arranged), 'blockbustard' (blockbusters), 'heartly' (heartily), and 'strickt' (strict). Despite these inaccuracies, communication is not impeded, and the meaning remains clear throughout the letter. The vocabulary is minimally sufficient to convey the intended message.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as conditional and relative clauses. There are several grammatical errors and punctuation slips throughout the text, including lowercase starting letters for sentences ('we feel glad', 'It has', 'we also'), incorrect tense usage ('It is held' instead of 'It will be held'), and capitalization errors ('Missisuaga', 'Monday'). While these errors are frequent, they rarely impede communication, and you demonstrate a fair control over basic sentence structures, ensuring the reader can follow the invitation easily.

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