Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have decided to look for a new job.

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you are looking for a new job.
• describe the kind of job you would like to have.
• ask your friend to help you find a job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Ali,

I am writing to tell you i am looking for a job in the Software Quality Assurance Engineer domain, since you are working in the IT Company. I am currently doing a job in a software company but i am looking for growth and more beneficial company that also helps me cover my extra expenses.

I would really love to have a job in my field that I have mentioned earlier, so that it will align with my job experience. If you don't have any reference or vacancy in your office, you can suggest me any other job that will relate to my job like any other IT job that aligns my professional degree.

I would really love if you help me find any job since you have much experience and social circle around you. I look forward to hearing from you.

I will be really grateful to you, if you help me find a suitable job for me.

Yours Faithfully,

Your friend.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three required points: you explain that you want “growth” and a company that can help cover extra expenses, identify Software Quality Assurance as your preferred field, and ask Ali to help you find a suitable role. The purpose is clear and the details are relevant. However, the reasons for leaving your current job are only briefly stated, and the type of role could be described more fully—for example, by mentioning preferred responsibilities, working conditions, or career goals. The request for help is repeated in the final two paragraphs rather than developed with a specific action, such as asking Ali to check for vacancies or introduce you to a contact. More development of these points would make the letter more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The information is arranged in a generally clear order: you introduce your job search, describe the kind of work you want, and then ask your friend for assistance. Paragraphing helps distinguish these stages, and the reader can follow the overall purpose. Some connections are less smooth, however. The second paragraph moves from your preferred field to other possible IT jobs without clearly explaining how flexible you are, while the final two paragraphs repeat the request for help. Phrases such as “I would really love” recur and make the progression feel somewhat mechanical. Combine the repeated request and use a clearer transition when moving from your ideal role to alternatives to improve the flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “job experience,” “vacancy,” “reference,” “professional degree,” and “suitable job,” so the main message is understandable. There are also attempts to express career aims, such as “looking for growth.” However, some choices and combinations are unnatural or imprecise, including “in the … domain,” “more beneficial company,” and “social circle around you.” “Any other job that will relate to my job” is also vague. These choices limit the naturalness and precision of the letter, even though they do not prevent understanding. Aim for familiar, accurate collocations such as “career growth,” “a better-paying company,” and “professional network.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The letter includes a mix of simple sentences and longer structures, such as “since you are working in the IT Company” and “If you don't have any reference or vacancy in your office…”. These allow you to explain reasons and conditions, and the meaning remains clear. Some grammatical errors persist, particularly with capitalisation, articles, and sentence construction. For example, “i am” should be “I am,” and “in the IT Company” would more naturally be “at an IT company.” The sentence beginning “I would really love if you help me” needs a more suitable structure, such as “I would really appreciate it if you could help me.” Review punctuation around introductory clauses and avoid joining several ideas into loosely connected sentences.

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