Free public rubric for IELTS General Training — Task 1 (letter) — use in RubricMark Setup or copy the criteria table into your course.
Task 1: You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter: describe the item; explain what the problem is; say what you would like the manager to do. Write at least 150 words.
Minimum 150 words. Match tone to the situation (formal letter).
| Criterion | Max (band) | Descriptor summary |
|---|---|---|
| Task achievement | 9 | Clear overview; key features selected and compared effectively. |
| Coherence & cohesion | 9 | Logical progression; effective paragraphing and linking. |
| Lexical resource | 9 | Precise vocabulary for trends and comparisons. |
| Grammatical range & accuracy | 9 | Wide range of structures; errors rare. |