Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-25

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 Mr Shawn,

I am writing on the behalf of XYZ entertainment company regard to the opening of a brand new theatre in Down Town Ottawa this Winter. Also I would like to request you to inaugrate the theatre. Ottawa was waiting so long for the opening of the theatre and we would be so delight if you could be a part of this event.

The new theatre is a part of a new art project to promote artistic culture in Ottawa. There is also another reason behind this invitation. We are planning to open the theatre on December 20th at 10am, when your new movie is releasing. It would be a once-in-a-lifetime opprtunity for Ottawians to watch the movie with you on the first day.

You have been in favour of art activities happening across the world and we have noticed that you attented the latest art theatre program in Alberta last month. So, we thought you would be a great match for this event.

Hope to hear from you soon and we would love to see you for the event.

Hopefully,

Neethu Simon

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three requirements: it gives information about the theatre and its purpose, invites the actor to inaugurate it, and explains the choice by referring to his support for arts activities and recent attendance at an arts programme. The invitation is clear, and the proposed date and time make it specific. The explanation that the opening coincides with the actor’s film release is also relevant, although the connection between this timing and his suitability could be explained more clearly. Some details remain under-developed: for example, you could describe the theatre’s facilities or intended audience, and say more about how the actor’s presence would benefit the project. These relevant points give the letter a solid response, while fuller development would make it more complete and persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information is arranged in a generally logical order: the opening paragraph introduces the purpose and invitation, the next gives event details, and the final paragraph explains why the actor was chosen. Linking phrases such as “Also,” “There is also another reason,” and “So” help show how ideas relate. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and the second paragraph combines the theatre’s artistic purpose with the film-release detail without fully clarifying their relationship. The closing is understandable, but “Hopefully” is not a natural sign-off and the final sentence could be separated more clearly from it. Use more precise links between the event details and your reasons for inviting the actor, and maintain a consistent formal-letter structure to strengthen progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for a formal invitation, including “promote artistic culture,” “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” and “a great match for this event.” These phrases communicate the main ideas, and the reader can understand the purpose throughout. There are, however, several spelling and word-choice problems, including “inaugrate,” “opprtunity,” and “attented.” Some expressions are also unnatural or imprecise: “on the behalf of” and “Ottawa was waiting so long” do not sound idiomatic in this context. Aim for accurate collocations and proofread spelling, while choosing more formal wording where appropriate. This would make the vocabulary more precise and natural without changing the clear message.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The letter includes a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, such as the sentence explaining that the theatre is part of an arts project and the clause beginning “when your new movie is releasing.” Most meaning remains clear, but some grammatical errors occur. For example, “I am writing on the behalf … regard to” has problems with article use and sentence construction; “we would be so delight” needs a grammatical adjective form; and “Ottawa was waiting so long” uses an unsuitable tense construction. The sentence beginning “Hope to hear” also omits its subject, which is common in informal notes but less suitable here. Review articles, adjective forms, and tense choices, and use a complete, polished closing. Greater accuracy across these structures would improve control.

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