Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-04

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 6.5)

Dear Arijit Singh,

I am writing this letter to inform you about my experience which I had yesterday in your concert. You were so energetic and happy during your whole performance, because of it we all audience enjoyed a lot. In addition, You did some great dance steps as well which helped audiences to be engaged more. I have been to so many concerts but no one has done these types of crazy things as an artist.

I am into music as well. I have joined multiple musical classes so far. I can sing in different languages whether it is local or international. Apart from that, I can play some musical instruments Drum, Violine and so on. I do some local events like family gatherings, birthday party and etcetera.

I would like to ask about some things which I lack on my music. I want to meet you in person if it's possible, I can get the precise knowledge to improve my music.

I hope this letter finds you well and i will wait for your prompt reply.

Yours faithfully,

Vipal Patel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly express your feelings about the concert, describe your musical background, and explain your request for guidance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a performer, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details about your musical activities, such as how long you have been playing or the specific genres you focus on, to make the ideas more fully developed and engaging.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Apart from that', and 'I hope this letter finds you well'. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally slightly mechanical. For instance, the transition between your musical activities and the request for help could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing is precise would help improve the overall flow and cohesion of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'energetic', 'performance', and 'precise knowledge'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'I lack on my music' (should be 'I lack in my music' or 'I need to improve in my music') and 'no one has done these types of crazy things' (which is slightly informal). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, incorporating more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions related to music would enhance the lexical quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'we all audience enjoyed' (should be 'the whole audience enjoyed'), 'Violine' (spelling: 'Violin'), and 'birthday party and etcetera' (redundant usage). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve your accuracy.

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