Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-27

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 5.0)

Dear Madam,

I hope you are doing well, I am writing this letter in response recent artical about the town centres across the country look same .Whereas , I believe that I am not agree with this opinion.

Firstly, In our country there are many food store, restaurant, cafe and hospital look very similar to each other but It doesnot mean in whole country we want all similar buildings. We have historical pleaces which discribe our not only history but also these are also our roots , which is unforgettable .

However, If I just talk about town centres , it should be remain same. In the town centres there are also many shops and museum which hold our tradition and people have their own samll business which just worker due to mesmerizing and attractive for people.

Lastly, I would recommended a samll guid tour of the town and rewrite the article.

I really appericate your time and understanding .

Thank you.

Warm Regards,

Gagandeep.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response addresses all three bullet points required in the task instructions. You successfully note which points you agree with, explaining that while some national amenities like food stores and hospitals look similar, it does not mean all buildings are identical. You also explain how your town centre differs through its historical places and small businesses, and you offer a guided tour. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited and the position is occasionally unclear due to phrasing issues, such as saying town centres 'should be remain same'. This places the performance firmly at Band 5.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions and confusing referencing. For example, the use of 'Whereas' at the beginning to contrast ideas is grammatically incorrect and disrupts the flow. Paragraphing is attempted, but the internal cohesion within paragraphs often feels mechanical or faulty. Referencing words such as 'these are also our roots' lack absolute clarity in their immediate connection. Overall organisation shows some structural structure, aligning with Band 5 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is limited and includes several noticeable errors and spelling mistakes, such as 'artical' instead of article, 'pleaces' for places, and 'samll' for small. You attempt some less common vocabulary items, such as 'mesmerizing' and 'appreaciate', but these are not always used with accurate collocation or word choice. While the language is minimally adequate to convey your basic message, the errors and restricted range place this criterion at Band 5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response shows a limited range of sentence structures, and your attempts at more complex sentences are frequently faulty. Examples include grammatical breakdowns such as 'the town centres across the country look same .Whereas , I believe that I am not agree' and 'it doesnot mean in whole country we want all similar buildings'. There are frequent errors in articles, prepositions, verb forms (e.g. 'it should be remain same'), and punctuation. These errors cause some difficulty for the reader and reflect a Band 5 performance.

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