Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-16

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 7.5)

Dear Sir,

I hope you are doing well!

I am writing to tell you how happy I am with your performance from last Saturday at Rogers Arena Centre Toronto. Your voice was amazing and the way you connected with the audience impressed me and left an unforgettable impression on me.

I have been interested in music since my childhood. I love to play musical instruments such as guitar, harmonium and keyboard. Apart from that, I also enjoying singing songs. Recently, I started writing my own songs and uploading short performances on social media. My dream is to become a professional singer.

I would be very grateful if you could help me improve my musical skills. I would appreciate some advice on performing on stage and engaging audience. Also, if you could recommend me the course that can sharpen my skills in singing.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I hope to hear from you one day. Wish you continued success in your musical career.

Yours sincerely

Lovejeet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly expressed your appreciation for the performance, provided relevant details about your musical background (playing instruments and songwriting), and made a clear request for guidance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a performer, and the purpose is clear throughout. The response is well-structured and covers all requirements of the task effectively, demonstrating a good understanding of the communicative goal.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each bullet point, and a polite closing. Each paragraph focuses on a single theme, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Apart from that', 'Recently', and 'Also' to link your sentences. While the flow is natural, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat straightforward; incorporating a wider variety of linking words or more sophisticated transitions would elevate the coherence further.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for this task. Phrases like 'unforgettable impression', 'professional singer', and 'sharpen my skills' are used accurately. There is a minor collocation error in 'recommend me the course', which should be 'recommend a course to me'. However, your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning precisely. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or less common collocations related to music and performance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free and easy to follow. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'I also enjoying singing' (should be 'I also enjoy singing') and 'engaging audience' (should be 'engaging the audience'). Despite these small errors, your control over grammar is strong, and the meaning is never obscured. The punctuation is generally accurate, contributing to the overall readability of the letter.

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