Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
Dear Mr Singh,
Hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to invite you to inaugerate the new theatre in Brampton.
The new theatre is opened in the heart of Brampton near Heart lake. The place is easily accessable by everyone even through public transportation. It have five theatres and a small cafeteria and game zone to entertain visitors.
I would like to invite you to open the new theatre on Wednesday, the 15th of August, 2026 at 11.00 A.M. It would be a great honour to have you as a chief guest.
The first movie which we are going to play in our theatre is yours which was released recently that is " Hunter". Therefore, people would love to see you at the new theatre.
I hope this date will work for you as well. Please confirm the date so that the appropriate arrangement could be made for your welcome.
Yours faithfully,
Navdeep Kahlon
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response successfully covers all the bullet points outlined in the prompt. You gave information about the new theatre by mentioning its location ('near Heart lake'), its accessibility, and its facilities including 'five theatres and a small cafeteria and game zone'. You clearly invited Mr Singh to open the theatre on 'Wednesday, the 15th of August, 2026 at 11.00 A.M.' Finally, you explained why he would be suitable for the role, noting that the opening feature film is his recently released movie, 'Hunter', making his presence particularly relevant. All parts of the task are appropriately addressed with a suitable tone for a semi-formal invitation letter, earning a solid band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter maintains a clear overall progression and logical arrangement. Each paragraph has a distinct focus, starting with the greeting and purpose of writing, followed by details of the venue, the invitation, the justification for choosing him, and finally a polite sign-off. Paragraphing is used appropriately. Cohesive devices are generally well handled, although the transition between paragraphs could occasionally be smoother. For example, using a transitional phrase before introducing the movie reason would enhance cohesion. Overall, the organization is clear and easy to follow throughout the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms like 'inaugerate', 'accessibility', and 'appropriate arrangement'. However, there are a few spelling and word choice inaccuracies. For instance, 'inaugerate' is misspelled (should be 'inaugurate'), 'accessable' should be 'accessible', and 'It have' contains a grammatical agreement error. Despite these occasional slips, the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey your message clearly without impeding communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The letter features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional or purpose clauses ('so that the appropriate arrangement could be made'). There are several grammatical errors present, notably 'The new theatre is opened' (should be 'is open' or 'has been opened'), 'It have five theatres' (should be 'It has'), and the spelling issues mentioned previously. Punctuation is generally accurate, and your sentences remain understandable despite the errors. The control over grammar is characteristic of a Band 6 level.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.