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 Mr. Sam,

I am writing to express my appreciation for your wonderful performance at the Rogers stadium last Saturday. I have listened to all of your songs that you composed for a long time, but seeing you live on stage was a fantastic experience and was like a dream come true.

I am deeply involved into music. I sing and play guitar in a small local band, and we do perform on stage on various events and also on community gatherings that are held locally. Apart from performing, I spend my spare time writing original songs and teaching guitar lessons to youth.

Since I admire your work, I would be extremely grateful if you could offer me a bit of guidance with my music. My band is planning to record our first shoot album next month, but we are finding it difficult to get a clean, vocal sound in our home setup. Would you be wiling to share some tips on recording vocals, or perhaps listen to our short 30 seconds audio clip to give feedback?

I understand you do have a busy schedule, so even a short reply would mean a lot to me. Thank you for your time and making such grate music.

Yours sincerely,

Binnn

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response fully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly express your appreciation for the performance, provide relevant details about your musical background (singing, playing guitar, and teaching), and make a specific, logical request for guidance regarding your recording difficulties. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a professional, maintaining a respectful and enthusiastic register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. You have successfully covered all requirements of the task in a coherent and relevant manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your narrative easily. You use appropriate cohesive devices such as 'Apart from performing,' 'Since I admire your work,' and 'I understand you do have a busy schedule' to link your thoughts effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, the body of your musical activities, the request for help, and the closing. The flow is natural and the structure is professional.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'express my appreciation,' 'deeply involved,' and 'extremely grateful.' There are a few minor errors in word choice, such as 'shoot album' (likely meant 'debut' or 'studio') and 'grate music' (spelling error for 'great'). However, these do not impede communication. You use some less common collocations effectively, and your vocabulary is generally well-suited to the context of a formal request. To reach a higher band, ensure you proofread for simple spelling slips that can detract from an otherwise strong performance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. For example, 'I have listened to all of your songs that you composed for a long time, but seeing you live on stage was a fantastic experience' shows good control over complex clauses. There are occasional minor errors, such as 'involved into music' (should be 'involved in') and 'wiling' (spelling error for 'willing'). Despite these occasional slips, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and tense usage is generally strong, allowing for clear and accurate communication throughout the letter.

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