IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 For 8 bands: INFORMAL LETTER

You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

1. describe the public event

2. explain why you think he/she would like the event

3. write how you can help your friend with accommodation

Dear Sunil,

I trust this letter finds you well. I’m thrilled to extend an invitation for an upcoming event in my country next month—the annual kite festival. This vibrant celebration brings together people from various countries, showcasing their kite-making and flying skills. It’s a fantastic display of cultural diversity, and amidst the festivities, you’ll have the chance to savor delicious authentic Indian dishes. Additionally, our childhood friend, Vishal, will be joining us, having recently moved nearby.

To ensure your comfort during the visit, I’ve arranged accommodation in my neighbor’s apartment, who will be away for a few months. We can also have Vishal stay with us, enhancing the experience with shared moments and camaraderie.

I sincerely hope you can make it to witness this exclusive event with me. Looking forward to creating memorable moments together.

Best regards,

Trex

Evaluation

As an IELTS examiner, I would evaluate your letter based on the four criteria used for IELTS General Writing Task 1: Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Here is the evaluation:

Task Achievement: Band 8

Your letter effectively addresses all the requirements of the task. You have successfully invited Sunil to the event, provided details about the kite festival, mentioned accommodation arrangements, and included an additional personal touch by mentioning Vishal. The purpose of the letter is clear, and you have covered all necessary points comprehensively.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 8

The letter is well-organized and flows logically from one point to the next. The paragraphs are well-structured, and there is a clear progression of ideas. Transitional phrases like “Additionally” and “To ensure your comfort” help in maintaining coherence. The letter could be slightly improved by varying sentence structures more to enhance readability and flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 7

You have used a good range of vocabulary and expressions appropriate for the context. Words like “vibrant celebration,” “cultural diversity,” and “camaraderie” add richness to your letter. However, there are minor improvements that could be made to elevate the language further. For instance, instead of repeating “fantastic,” you could use synonyms or more descriptive language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7

Your letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with accurate sentence structures and punctuation. However, there are a few areas where minor corrections are needed:

• “To ensure your comfort during the visit, I’ve arranged accommodation in my neighbor’s apartment, who will be away for a few months.” It would be clearer as: “To ensure your comfort during the visit, I’ve arranged for you to stay in my neighbor’s apartment, as they will be away for a few months.”
• Minor adjustments in phrasing could improve readability.

Overall Band: 8.0

Your letter is strong and effectively meets the criteria for the IELTS General Writing Task 1. With a few minor adjustments in grammatical range and lexical resource, it could reach an even higher band. Keep up the good work, and pay attention to varying your sentence structures and vocabulary to enhance clarity and engagement.