Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-01

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 John,

I am writing to ask for your help in finding a new role for me. Actually, I've decided to resign from my current role of material handler, and want to look for an opportunity in my chosen field.

As I studied in the Hospitality and Restaurant Management, I feel I should go for an opportunity in the Hotel where I can find my interest in the work. In fact, unlike other entry level jobs, the role of front-desk manager will be the best fit for me since I have graduated a master's degree in the Hospitality. If I get a position in the managerial-role, I'll also be able to hone my skills, can build a professional experience in this position, thereby helping me to create a strong professional career .

What I want you to assist me with is to help me in finding a suitable role by giving a list of Hotel facilities, which are actively hiring for filling new roles. By only applying to only the hotels which are actively employing new staffs, I can secure my chance of getting a role in which I am highly interested. I hope I can expect a reply from you soon.

With regards,

Abhishek.

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 reason for leaving your current job, described your desired role as a front-desk manager, and made a specific request for your friend's assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a consistent informal yet professional register. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanation of why you are leaving is slightly more detailed, perhaps by contrasting your current situation with your future aspirations more explicitly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific part of the prompt, which makes the structure easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In fact', 'thereby', and 'What I want you to assist me with'. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the connection between sentences is more fluid. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the clarity of your message.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'hone my skills' and 'actively hiring' are used appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'graduated a master's degree' (should be 'graduated with' or 'completed') and 'employing new staffs' (staff is an uncountable noun). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise collocations related to the hospitality industry would elevate your score. Your spelling is accurate throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'I feel I should go for an opportunity in the Hotel' (missing article or capitalization issues) and 'I have graduated a master's degree' (incorrect verb usage). Additionally, 'can build a professional experience' is slightly awkward; 'gain professional experience' would be more natural. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. Focusing on article usage and verb-object collocations will help improve your accuracy.

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