Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-04

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 Peter,

I hope you're doing well. It has a long time since we caught up. I'm writing to let you know that I am looking for a new job in the healthcare setting.

I have recently completed my diploma in the Physiotherapy assistant. I don't have any experience in the field as I am a fresher.

I am looking for job as a Physiotherapy assistant(PTA). This role involves working under supervision of registered Physiotherapist, and performing various duties, including giving exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and fall prevention techniques. I am open to work in any settings such as, hospital, long-term care, community, or clinic.

I need your help to find my first job in the field, as you are also working as a registered Nurse in the hospital. I need your reference, which will help me to secure my first job.

Thank you for your help. Take care.

Best wishes,

Mayur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained your motivation for seeking a new job, described the specific role you are targeting, and clearly requested assistance from your friend. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and personal style throughout. The ideas are relevant and logically developed, providing enough detail for the reader to understand your situation and your specific request for a reference. The response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the task. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the initial greeting to your current situation, the job description, and finally the request for help. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'as' and 'such as' to link ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words or transition phrases to connect sentences more fluidly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics, making the letter easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using specific terminology related to your field, such as 'Physiotherapy assistant', 'electrotherapy', and 'fall prevention techniques'. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is somewhat limited in range. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more varied descriptive language or idiomatic expressions suitable for an informal letter. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication, and the terminology used is precise for the context of your job search.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some minor grammatical errors, such as 'It has a long time' (should be 'It has been a long time') and 'under supervision of registered Physiotherapist' (missing articles). Additionally, 'I am open to work in any settings such as, hospital...' contains unnecessary punctuation. Despite these slips, the meaning is always clear, and the errors do not interfere with the reader's understanding. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences would help improve this score.

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