A documentary film company is making a movie about your hometown. They have asked you to suggest some places that could be included in the film. Write a letter to the film company. In your letter:
- describe one or two places you think should be featured
- explain what is interesting about these places
- suggest the best time to film there
📌 Note: This question appeared in the PBT-IELTS Writing exam on 18th October, 2025 in Canada.
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Band 9 Sample Answer:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to suggest some locations in my hometown that I believe would be ideal for inclusion in your upcoming documentary.
The first place that should definitely be featured is the Riverside Fort. Built in the early 18th century, it is not only an architectural landmark but also a symbol of the town’s rich cultural heritage. The view from the fort’s upper balcony offers a stunning panorama of the river and the surrounding countryside, making it a perfect location for aerial or sunrise shots. Another place worth including is the Central Market Square. It captures the essence of daily life in our town, with colourful stalls, local artisans, and street musicians creating a vibrant atmosphere that would look wonderful on screen.
The best time to film both these places would be between October and February, when the weather is pleasant and visibility is clear. During these months, the fort is surrounded by lush greenery, and the market is at its liveliest due to a series of traditional festivals. This would allow your crew to capture not only the beauty of the scenery but also the spirit of our local community.
I hope these suggestions will be useful, and I would be delighted to provide any additional information you might need.
Yours faithfully,
Anita Verma
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Band 9 Insights Based on IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:
1. Task Achievement (Band 9)
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Fully addresses all three bullet points with well-developed details:
- Places suggested: Riverside Fort and Central Market Square.
- Explanation of what makes them interesting (heritage, local life).
- Suggested filming time with clear reasoning.
- The purpose is clear from the start: “I am writing to suggest some locations…”
- Tone is consistently formal, polite, and professional — appropriate for a company.
- Each idea is extended naturally with examples and vivid descriptions.
2. Coherence and Cohesion (Band 9)
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Follows the same four-paragraph organisation as the demo letter:
- Introduction and purpose
- Description of first place(s)
- Explanation of best filming time
- Closing statement
- Logical flow of ideas, with clear topic focus in each paragraph.
- Effective cohesive devices: “The first place that should definitely be featured…”, “Another place worth including…”, “The best time to film…”, “This would allow your crew…”
- No mechanical linking — transitions feel natural.
3. Lexical Resource (Band 9)
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Sophisticated and precise formal vocabulary:
“architectural landmark,” “rich cultural heritage,” “aerial or sunrise shots,” “captures the essence,” “vibrant atmosphere,” “spirit of our local community.” -
Excellent collocations for a formal letter:
“ideal for inclusion,” “pleasant weather,” “provide additional information.” - Language is formal but engaging, avoiding repetition or informality.
4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (Band 9)
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Wide range of complex structures used accurately:
- “Built in the early 18th century, it is not only an architectural landmark but also a symbol of the town’s rich cultural heritage.”
- “This would allow your crew to capture not only the beauty of the scenery but also the spirit of our local community.”
- Perfect tense control, punctuation, and article usage.
- Entirely error-free grammar and syntax.
Overall Band: 9.0
This letter achieves Band 9 because it:
- Fully answers all parts of the task.
- Maintains a formal, polite tone throughout.
- Is cohesive, logically organised, and rich in advanced vocabulary.
- Demonstrates grammatical flexibility and full accuracy.
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