Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-18
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 Atif Aslam
I am big fan of you. I have been follows you since 2015 .I am addicted to your singing. The way you singing, i really love it and enjoyed it .I am hearing your music every time. My one of the most favourite album is yours in spotify.I also have a good voice but i need some training and need work on my vocals. Can you please help in singing .Because, i am also want to sing like you. I tried very time but my vocals can not help me out to singing like you. Please , can you help me in this .Also can you tell about instruments you use like guitar.I am very grateful to you if help me out of this.I have some knowledge about guitar but need some training on it.I am very thankful to you for listing to me .Good bye and god bless you
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The student covers all parts of the task prompt adequately. First, they express clear admiration for the singer and his performance, writing 'The way you singing, i really love it and enjoyed it.' Second, they give details of their musical activities by mentioning their own voice and knowledge of the guitar. Third, they explain how they would like help, specifically asking for vocal training and guidance on playing the guitar. The tone is informal, which is appropriate for a letter to a singer, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout. Although some ideas are expressed simply and could be more fully developed, all bullet points are addressed satisfactorily, earning a solid Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks proper paragraphing, as it is written as a single block of text with numerous sentences clumped together. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes inaccurate, such as using 'Because, i am also want to sing like you' or starting sentences abruptly. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and logical progression between ideas stumbles due to run-on thoughts and abrupt topic shifts from vocal training to guitar instruments. However, an overall narrative arrangement is maintained, and the reader can follow the intended message despite the mechanical and faulty cohesive links. This aligns well with the Band 5.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, featuring phrases like 'big fan', 'good voice', and 'help me out'. There are noticeable word choice and collocation errors, such as 'I have been follows you', 'The way you singing', and 'I am hearing your music every time' instead of 'listening'. The student attempts less common vocabulary like 'addicted' and 'grateful', but these are accompanied by grammatical and lexical inaccuracies that occasionally strain the reader. Spelling and punctuation are also inconsistent. This represents a typical Band 5.0 lexical profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple sentence forms with frequent attempts at complex structures, though these are often faulty. Examples of grammatical errors include 'The way you singing, i really love it', 'my vocals can not help me out to singing', and 'I am very grateful to you if help me out of this.' Punctuation and capitalization are poorly controlled, with missing spaces after periods and lowercase letters used for the pronoun 'i'. Frequent errors in verb forms and prepositions cause some difficulty for the reader, placing this response firmly in the Band 5.0 range.
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