Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-07
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which points in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Student answer (Band 4.5)
Dear Sir,
I am writing you regarding an article in a national Newspaper you maintioned that city centre in my country all peer highly similar to each other I strongly disagree with you opinion.
Firstly, I agree with few points, but not at all. Some shopping centre ans busstation are same
In my country town centre are very different you are mentioned fales information.
Secondly, there are many reasons.to start with some downtown are famous for shipping and than some are spicel for night view and other are for restuarants and also for visitors.
Finally, I want to invite you to visit my country.I will guide you and also provide
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the development of the ideas. While you attempted to address all three bullet points, the content is underdeveloped. For instance, you mention that town centres are different, but you do not provide specific, concrete examples of what makes your town unique, relying instead on vague generalisations like 'night view' or 'restaurants'. The letter is also incomplete, as it ends abruptly in the final paragraph. To improve, ensure you expand on each point with descriptive details and complete the letter with a formal closing.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter uses basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Finally' to structure the response. However, the logical progression is hindered by the lack of content and the abrupt ending. Paragraphing is attempted, but the sentences within the paragraphs often lack clear connections, making the flow feel disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the transition between ideas is abrupt. To improve, focus on linking sentences more fluidly and ensuring each paragraph contains a fully developed thought before moving to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'maintioned' (mentioned), 'peer' (appear), 'ans' (and), 'fales' (false), 'shipping' (shopping), and 'spicel' (special). These errors, combined with the restricted range of vocabulary, make it difficult for the reader to follow the argument clearly. You rely on very basic words to convey your points. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to urban planning or town features and pay closer attention to accurate spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('city centre... peer'), missing articles ('in my country town centre'), and incorrect sentence structures ('you are mentioned fales information'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is inconsistent throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and the appropriate use of articles, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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