Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-06

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 Taylor,

With due respect. I am a huge fan of your music and I have attended your concert last month at Rogers Arena in the city of Toronto. I am writing this letter to bring in your attention that I really admired your energetic performance and you are an inspiration for me in my singing career.

At the onset, let me describe how do I feel about your performance. As far as the performance is concerned, the vibe was so

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the task achievement score. Because the letter is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, you have failed to address the final two bullet points regarding your musical activities and how the singer could help you. To improve, you must ensure you fully develop each point mentioned in the instructions. A complete letter requires a clear introduction, body paragraphs covering all three bullet points, and a formal closing. Currently, the task is only partially addressed, leading to a low score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text is too short to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective paragraphing. While the opening is coherent, the abrupt ending prevents the assessment of cohesive devices or paragraph structure. To improve, ensure that each bullet point is addressed in its own paragraph with clear topic sentences and linking words (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'In addition', 'Consequently') to guide the reader through your ideas. Currently, the lack of development makes it impossible to evaluate your ability to organize information effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic but appropriate for the context, such as 'energetic performance' and 'inspiration'. However, the range is limited due to the brevity of the text. There are no significant errors in word choice, but there is a lack of more sophisticated or 'less common' vocabulary that would be expected at higher band levels. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and precise collocations related to music and personal feelings.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar is generally accurate in the sentences provided, such as 'I am a huge fan of your music'. However, there is a minor error in the question structure: 'let me describe how do I feel' should be 'let me describe how I feel' (indirect question). Because the text is so short, there is no opportunity to demonstrate a range of complex sentence structures. To improve, aim to use a variety of sentence types, including relative clauses and conditional sentences, while maintaining accuracy.

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