Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-04
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
- say how you feel about his performance
- give details of your musical activities
- explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................. ,
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Dear sir,
I hope you are doing well.I saw your concert last week in Narendar modi stadium.I can share my how to that perfomace feel me.
Me and my friends lost of enjoy during that performance. Another think,on of my favorite singer Mr. Ajit single. His are maltifarious songs performed during whole concert.
However,I saw whole are your teams very playing musicians. But after lunch some musicals change may be some reason. There are not play as per songs manage whole musicals.
Morewore,while are must priorities proper rehem as per every during songs.I can suggest you in future follow whole teams members start to and not change any musicain people.If you comfortable then I had already experience becoming play misical instrument otherwise I can help any time and you can contect me.
I hope you understand my request.I am so happy for help in future any time.
Yours Sincerely,
Ravi Rathod.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points, though the development of ideas is hindered by language difficulties. You mention your feelings about the performance, your musical background, and a request for help. However, the explanation of your musical activities is vague, and the request for the singer to 'not change any musician people' is unclear and lacks a logical connection to your own musical activities. While the purpose of the letter is identifiable, the lack of clarity in your explanations means the response does not fully develop the ideas required to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes misused, such as 'Another think' or 'Morewore' (likely meant to be 'Moreover'). Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly in the third paragraph where the transition between your observations of the band and your own musical experience is abrupt. The overall flow is frequently interrupted by these mechanical errors, making the text difficult to follow at times.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary range is quite limited and there are frequent errors in word choice and spelling that impede communication. For example, 'maltifarious' is used incorrectly, and 'rehem' (likely meant to be 'rehearsal') and 'misical' are misspelled. Phrases like 'whole are your teams very playing musicians' are non-standard and difficult to interpret. You rely on basic vocabulary, and attempts to use more complex words often result in inaccuracies that make the meaning unclear. To improve, focus on using common words accurately before attempting more advanced terminology.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement ('His are maltifarious songs'), incorrect word order, and missing articles. Sentence structures are mostly simple and often contain errors that cause confusion, such as 'I can share my how to that perfomace feel me.' There is very little evidence of complex sentence structures, and when they are attempted, they are usually inaccurate. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods. These frequent errors significantly strain the reader and prevent the communication of more complex ideas.
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