Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

Dear Jeegi,

I had been meaning to write a letter to you, as it has been a while. Additionally, the intent of writing this letter today is, finally, I have made up my mind to look for new career opportunity after successfully completing my finance course and I require your guidance in seeking that prospect for me.

Since, I have upgraded my skills in finance to advance level, I feel to apply those knowledge in the corporate world. I have now gained an expertise to manage companies accounts, which will not only help them determine the profit or loss but also assist in filing the Taxes and managing their books accounts on day to day basis.

I understand, you are excelling in this field and I would really appreciate if you can guide me in finding the right profile that suits my requirement. Additionally, potential references from your end can play a significant role in my job hunt process. Attaching my resume for your reference.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Regards,

Shaheen

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your motivation for seeking a new job (completing a finance course), described the desired role (finance-related corporate position), and made a clear request for your friend's assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the communication is clear from the outset. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task. No parts of the prompt were omitted, and the response maintains a consistent focus throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized, with a clear progression from the purpose of the letter to the specific details and the final request. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the explanation of skills, and the call to action. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Additionally' and 'Since', to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. To reach a higher band, ensure that your linking words flow more naturally within the sentences rather than just at the beginning of them. Overall, the message is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'corporate world', 'expertise', and 'prospect'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'books accounts' instead of 'books of account' or 'day to day basis' which is slightly informal. While you attempt to use more sophisticated language, some collocations are slightly awkward. However, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly without any confusion. Expanding your range of idiomatic expressions or more precise professional terminology would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips. For example, 'I feel to apply those knowledge' should be 'I feel ready to apply that knowledge' (knowledge is uncountable). Additionally, 'Looking forward to hear from you' should be 'Looking forward to hearing from you'. There are also minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. Despite these errors, they do not impede communication, and you show a good attempt at using complex structures to express your ideas.

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