Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-17

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 Diljit,

I am writing to tell you how much i enjoyed your recent concert in the USA. Your performance was truly outstanding and i was especially impressed by your powerful voice, energy and confidence on stage. Your interaction with the audience made the concert unforgettable.

I am also very impressed in music. I have been learning to sing for the past three years and regularly practice Punjabi and Bollywood songs. I also play the guitar and sometimes perform at family functions and local community events. Currently, I am trying to improve my singing technique and stage confidence.

I would be extremely grateful if you could give me some advice about improving my voice and performing in front of the large audience. If possible, I would also appreciate recommendation for useful vocal exercises or online resources. I would love to attend one of your workshops or receive guidance from you in the future.

Thank you for inspiring me through your wonderful music.

Your Sincerely,

Sumandeep Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly express your appreciation for the performance, provide relevant details about your musical background, and make a specific request for guidance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a performer, maintaining a respectful and enthusiastic register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and directly relevant to the task requirements, ensuring the reader understands your purpose immediately. No information is missing, and the letter flows logically from your initial praise to your personal musical context and finally to your request for advice.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct aspect of the prompt, which aids readability. You use appropriate cohesive devices such as 'I am also', 'Currently', and 'If possible' to link your thoughts smoothly. The transition between your admiration for the singer and your own musical activities is natural. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, body, and conclusion, making the structure clear and easy to follow. The overall flow is coherent and professional.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for this task. Phrases like 'truly outstanding', 'unforgettable', and 'extremely grateful' show a solid command of descriptive language. While the vocabulary is generally accurate, there are minor issues with collocation, such as 'impressed in music' (should be 'impressed by' or 'interested in'). However, these do not impede communication. You successfully use topic-specific vocabulary related to music, such as 'vocal exercises', 'singing technique', and 'perform', which adds precision to your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You demonstrate control over various tenses, including the present perfect continuous ('have been learning') and conditional structures ('If possible, I would also appreciate...'). There are a few minor slips, such as the failure to capitalise the pronoun 'I' in the first paragraph and the incorrect article usage in 'the large audience' (should be 'a large audience'). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your meaning is always clear.

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