Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-17

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 5.5)

Dear Raman,

I am writing to inform you that I see your add in newspaper related to teach punjabi language to their children. I think that I am perfect for this job because I am perfect in speak and write punjabi language due to some reasons. First and foremost is that it is my mother tongue and I receive from my parents so I have not any difficulities in this language.

I am not only teach this language to their kids but also teach moral values and give information about traditional culture also which would useful for their children to understand the importance of ancient punjabi culture. Besides this, I will take care of their children properly when you go to joband play with them. Hence, they will not fell loneliness and become extrovert person and like to communiate with others which has less see in Australia in these days due to children spent more time alone at home.

I have need of this job as I am student and have need more money to manage expensess of study and need basic needs. Therefore, this job would be helpful for me to maintain my expenditures. I hope you will understand my situation and give me chance for doing this job.

Yours faithfully,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three bullet points required by the task. The writer explains suitability by stating that Punjabi is their mother tongue, outlines additional help such as teaching traditional culture and childcare, and gives reasons for wanting the job relating to student expenses. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited and repetitive, with slight lapses in tone and clarity. The purpose is generally clear, and the overall letter format is attempted, placing this performance at Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into distinct paragraphs addressing different parts of the prompt, showing a basic logical progression. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'First and foremost', 'Besides this', and 'Therefore', although some are mechanical or slightly awkward. Referencing is occasionally unclear, as seen in 'when you go to joband play with them' where pronoun reference and spacing are faulty. Overall, the arrangement is coherent enough to earn a Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with attempts at less common items such as 'extrovert person', 'traditional culture', and 'expenditures'. However, there are noticeable word choice and spelling errors throughout the text, including 'add' instead of 'advertisement', 'perfect in speak' instead of 'fluent in speaking', and 'fell loneliness' instead of 'feel lonely'. These errors do not completely impede communication, aligning the response with Band 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control is inconsistent. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I receive from my parents so I have not any difficulities', 'I am not only teach', and 'children spent more time alone'. Punctuation is also weak in places, such as missing spaces and run-on structures. Because errors are frequent and occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, this warrants a Band 5.0.

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