Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-08
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
- correct the information in the article
- explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Student answer (Band 4.5)
Dear Sir or madam,
i am writing letter a confirm to you that, I have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
According to the given information that it is clear that in the town some visitor come here from different country they get the information about the newspaper because they received the knowledge experience in the small town.
In addition, because magazine is very important in the town some people like read the information properly here. some people read the newspaper then improve the vocabulary and new words and communication skill by newspaper here.
on the other side, the magazine give the information about political and history i the world now days newspaper is very important in people life they awareness and active health. People improve the skill, communication skill experience now days
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
your sincerely,
Ranjeet singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address the core requirements of the prompt. While you mention writing to the editor, you do not actually identify or correct any specific misinformation about your town. The bullet points regarding why accuracy is important and what the magazine should do are also not addressed; instead, the letter drifts into a general, repetitive discussion about the benefits of reading newspapers. To improve, you must clearly state what the incorrect information is and provide the correct facts, as well as offer a specific solution, such as requesting a retraction or a follow-up article.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks a logical flow. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs are disjointed and repetitive. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences, making the progression of ideas difficult to follow. For example, the transition between the importance of the magazine and the benefits of reading newspapers is abrupt and does not relate to the task. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and use linking words like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'therefore' to connect your thoughts logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'information', 'newspaper', and 'town'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'received the knowledge experience' and 'they awareness and active health', which are not natural English expressions. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey complex ideas or specific details about the situation. You should focus on learning topic-specific collocations and expanding your range of verbs and adjectives to express your points more precisely.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede meaning. There are issues with sentence structure, such as 'i am writing letter a confirm to you that', and persistent errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct word order and the appropriate use of articles and prepositions, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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