Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-26

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 Gurdeep,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to get the help from your side for finding the new job.

Last time, I talked with your my office atmosphere. My Manager is not give me the chance that I will applied the another position in my office. Even the less salary package and more workload push me to change this job.

I recently completed my master in Business. As I have also five years experience in marketing so my interest is in this side. I like to build more relationship and help to increase more productivity.

I need your help because i know you are HR in Tata company, so you have a huge knowledge how i will get good job. Please recommend me some sites where I can apply and will get my dream job. I really thankful for you if you assist me for this.

Your lovingly,

Teenu Walia

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the reason for leaving, describing the desired job, and asking for help. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why you are leaving is clear, but the description of the desired job could be more specific regarding the type of marketing role or company culture you are seeking. The request for help is direct and clear, though the phrasing is slightly repetitive. Overall, the response covers the requirements well enough to satisfy the task, but further elaboration on your career goals would have strengthened the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. There is a clear progression of ideas from the reason for writing to the request for assistance. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'I' to start sentences. Referencing is generally clear, but some transitions between sentences feel abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'given that') would help the flow of the letter and make the connections between ideas more natural and sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant professional terms like 'workload', 'productivity', and 'HR'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'get the help from your side', 'talked with your my office atmosphere', and 'I really thankful for you'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do indicate a limited range of vocabulary. To reach a higher band, focus on using more natural collocations and idiomatic expressions suitable for an informal letter to a friend.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and prepositions (e.g., 'My Manager is not give me', 'I will applied', 'I have also five years experience'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout. While these errors rarely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your verb forms are consistent, especially when discussing past experience versus future intentions.

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