Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-23
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 7.0)
Dear Sir Shahrukh,
I am writing this letter to cordially invite you to the opening ceremony of our newest theatre in Navi Mumbai. It is a state of the art facility that includes modern sound system and the largest screen in India. The seating is leather upholstery. Meanwhile, user experienced is also prioritised with a five storey parking lot and fifteen restaurants offering wide variety of cuisines that cater to everyone's needs.
It would be our pleasure to host you in the ribbon cutting ceremony. It is currently planned for 25th October at 4pm. The timing is tentative and we can mutually decide the time slot that is convenient for you.
Your presence would be of immense importance and nostalgia because you cut the ribbons of our first theatre in 1994. A time when we were starting off and you were a very young actor. Furthermore, you have cemented your position as one of the best in the entertainment industry. Hence, we deem you the most suitable individual to do the honors.
Yours faithfully,
Muhammad Ali Noorani
T Series Entertainment
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The response successfully covers all requirements of the prompt in a clear and appropriate tone. You clearly provide information about the new theatre, mentioning its state-of-the-art facilities like the large screen and parking lot. You extend a polite invitation to the actor for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and effectively explain why he is the ideal person to open the theatre by referencing his history of opening your first theatre back in 1994. The purpose of the letter is well-developed, and the tone is appropriately respectful and engaging throughout.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The letter is logically organised with a clear beginning, middle, and end, divided into three well-structured paragraphs. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct theme: details of the theatre, logistical arrangements for the event, and reasons for the invitation. Cohesive devices are used effectively to guide the reader through the text, such as 'Meanwhile', 'Furthermore', and 'Hence'. Paragraphing and referencing are well managed, ensuring seamless progression from one idea to the next.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary with attempts at less common and topic-specific items such as 'cordially invite', 'state of the art facility', 'leather upholstery', and 'cemented your position'. There are, however, a few minor lexical and grammatical word-form inaccuracies, such as 'user experienced' instead of 'user experience' and 'cut the ribbons' instead of 'cut the ribbon'. Despite these minor slips, the vocabulary is sufficiently flexible to convey precise meaning without impeding communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0
The writing features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'It is a state of the art facility that includes modern sound system and the largest screen in India.' The majority of sentences are error-free, demonstrating good control over punctuation and tense consistency. Minor errors include the omission of an article in 'includes modern sound system' (should be 'a modern sound system') and a minor fragment in 'A time when we were starting off...'. Overall, grammatical control is strong.
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