Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter

• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .................. ,

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Mr and Mrs Smith,

I am writing in response to your advertisement seeking someone to teach your language to your two children for a year. I believe I would be an ideal candidate for this position because I am a patient, responsible and enthusiastic person with a strong command of my native language. I also enjoy working with children and can make lessons engaging through games, stories and everyday conversations rather than relying solely on textbooks.

In addition to teaching your children, I would be happy to assist your family in other ways. For example, I could prepare traditional meals, help the children with their homework, accompany them to local activities and introduce them to aspects of my culture, including traditional festivals, music and food. I would also be willing to help with light household tasks when required.

I am particularly interested in this opportunity because living with an Australian family would allow me to experience Australian culture and improve my understanding of everyday life there. At the same time, I would have the rewarding opportunity to share my language and culture with your children. I believe this would be a mutually beneficial experience, and I would be fully committed to making the year enjoyable and educational for the whole family.

I would be delighted to discuss my experience and suitability for the position in greater detail. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Ramanpreet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response fully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain your suitability by highlighting your patience and teaching style, offer specific additional help such as meal preparation and homework assistance, and provide clear personal reasons for wanting the job, specifically the cultural exchange. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant to the context of living with a family in Australia. All parts of the task are covered thoroughly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs addressing each prompt requirement, and a polite closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate distinct ideas. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'In addition to', 'For example', and 'At the same time' to link your thoughts smoothly. The progression of ideas is natural, and the referencing is clear throughout the text, making the letter very easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary that is appropriate for the context of a job application. Phrases like 'ideal candidate', 'strong command', 'mutually beneficial experience', and 'fully committed' show a good level of precision. The vocabulary is natural and fits the formal tone of the letter well. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation, and the language used is sufficient to convey your message clearly and professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The letter exhibits a high level of grammatical accuracy. You use a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences such as 'I am writing in response to your advertisement seeking someone to teach your language to your two children for a year.' Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no noticeable errors in verb tenses or subject-verb agreement. The writing is fluent, and the majority of sentences are error-free, reflecting a strong command of English grammar.

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