Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-25
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 Alex,
I am writing to invite you on the inauguration of our new theatre later this month. My team will be so happy to see you there. You are a famous public figure and people admire your acting skiils. It will leave a good impact on people and they would certainly visit more often, if you will inaugurate this theatre.
Additionally, you have a good reputaion in the society. It will help our theatre to grow. I remember, when you last met me, you promised me that when I will work for an entertainment company, you will surely visit there. It is best time to fulfil your promise.
For the location, It is located in East Vancouver, on Davie Street. It is a good tourist spot too, so people will more likely visit there. We will start our shows from next month and bookings from the day of inauguration.
I hope you don't refuse to come. I will be waiting for your arrival.
Best Regards,
Sam
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The student successfully addresses all three bullet points required in the task instructions. First, the letter gives relevant information about the new theatre, mentioning its location in East Vancouver on Davie Street and the opening schedule. Second, it clearly invites the actor ('I am writing to invite you on the inauguration of our new theatre'). Third, it explains why the recipient is a good person for the role, noting their fame, good reputation in society, and a previous personal promise. The tone is appropriate for a semi-formal/informal request to an acquaintance, and all ideas are extended sufficiently to meet the requirements of Band 6.5 to 7.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The letter is logically organised with a clear opening, body paragraphs dealing with distinct points (the invitation/reasons, the location/schedule), and a polite closing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the main ideas. Cohesive devices are employed, such as 'Additionally', 'For the location', and 'I remember'. However, some of the referencing and transitions are slightly mechanical or abrupt, such as shifting suddenly into the location details without a smoother link. Overall, the progression of ideas is easy to follow, supporting a solid Band 6.5 to 7.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate and flexible range of vocabulary for the task, using terms such as 'inauguration', 'public figure', and 'tourist spot'. There are a few noticeable vocabulary and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'invite you on the inauguration' (instead of 'to') and 'acting skiils' (a spelling error), as well as 'good impact' instead of 'positive impact'. Despite these minor flaws, the lexical choices are functional, convey meaning effectively, and attempt less common lexical items, fitting the Band 6.0 profile well.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional forms ('if you will inaugurate this theatre', 'when I will work') and relative clauses. Control over grammar is generally decent, but there are persistent errors in verb tenses, notably the misuse of the future tense after time conjunctions and conditionals (e.g., 'when I will work' instead of 'when I worked/work', and 'if you will inaugurate' instead of 'if you inaugurate'). There is also a typo with 'It is best time'. These errors do not impede overall communication, placing the grammar securely in the Band 6.0 range.
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