Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-10-09

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)

i read your aritcle about the town centres in india which according to you are all very similar, but i dont agree to it completely, so im from delhi which is the capital of india and i would say the main town center in delhi is completely different from any other town center across city or the country, im talking about Cannaught place town center which is the most popular town center in delhi. and im saying its different because of the infrastructure of CP because building looks like palace so the cannaught place which we also say CP by the initials is built different from any other town center has it is spread in circle and consits of two circles inner and outer along which all the shops, restaurants are located, you can find the best food and the best clothes in this market. this is one of the most populated market in delhi as well.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5

You give a clear view that you do not fully agree with the article and identify Connaught Place as a distinctive example, supporting this with its circular layout, architecture and range of shops and restaurants. However, the task is only partially addressed: you do not say which points in the article you agree with, and you do not offer the writer a guided tour. The description of CP is relevant, but several claims—such as it being different from every other centre—would benefit from specific supporting detail. To strengthen the response, cover all three bullet points explicitly and develop your position with a balanced example of what the article gets right as well as what makes Delhi distinctive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response has a recognisable progression: you introduce the article and your disagreement, then focus on Connaught Place and describe its layout and attractions. Linking expressions such as “because” and “as well” help connect some details. However, nearly all the information is presented in one long, loosely connected sentence, so the relationships between ideas are not always easy to follow. Repeated use of “town center” and “different” also makes the flow feel repetitive. Organise the letter into short paragraphs—for example, your response to the article, the features of CP, and the invitation—and use clearer sentence boundaries and reference words to guide the reader.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for describing a city centre, including “infrastructure,” “initials,” “inner and outer,” “shops,” and “restaurants.” These choices communicate the main features of Connaught Place, and the reader can understand your central point. However, the range is limited and some wording is repetitive or imprecise, particularly “town center” and “different.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-form errors, such as “aritcle,” “Cannaught,” “consits,” and “populated market,” which reduce accuracy. Aim for more precise collocations and check spelling carefully; terms such as “commercial district,” “circular layout,” and “bustling shopping area” would help you describe the place more naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt to combine several ideas using clauses and conjunctions, as in the sentence beginning “I read your article,” and the main message remains understandable. However, the response relies heavily on a single extended sentence, with limited control of sentence boundaries and punctuation. There are also recurring grammatical problems, including “I don’t agree to it” (the verb pattern should be “agree with it”), “building looks like palace,” and “one of the most populated market,” where articles and plural agreement are needed. Capitalisation of “I” and sentence openings is also inconsistent. Use a wider mix of shorter and complex sentences, and check articles, agreement, verb patterns and full stops.

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