Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-25

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 7.0)

Dear Friend,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to ask you for one favor. I am searching for a job, as I recently moved from Toronto to Niagara Falls. I need to get settled so I can manage my finances accordingly.

I completed my master's in management so I am interested in any kind of job such as business analyst, project manager, and IT support. These roles will help me to grow in my career, and I can perform better in these fields. I am currently working in retail as a part-timer, but I need to switch my job. Getting a good job is really important for me right because I already resign from my current job.

It would be great if you can help me by giving your reference or can guide me the job market of the city.

Thank you for your understanding, and it will be really appreciated.

Yours Truly,

Priya

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: explaining the reason for the job search, describing the desired role, and requesting assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear from the outset. However, the development of ideas is somewhat brief. For instance, while you mention your master's degree, you could have elaborated more on why you are specifically suited for the roles mentioned. Despite this, all parts of the task are covered, and the response is well-focused on the requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used to separate the different points, which helps the reader follow your train of thought. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'as', 'but', and 'it would be great if', which effectively link your ideas. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate a wider variety of linking words or transition phrases to improve the flow between sentences, as some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'manage my finances', 'job market', and 'perform better' are used correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'I already resign' (should be 'I have already resigned') and 'guide me the job market' (should be 'guide me through the job market'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the more sophisticated or idiomatic expressions that would characterize a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this level. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'I already resign' (tense error) and 'it will be really appreciated' (passive voice usage). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and prepositional errors, such as 'guide me the job market'. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on verb tense consistency and preposition usage will help improve your accuracy.

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