Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-09

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 6.0)

Dear Dhvani,

Hope you and your family are doing well! I am writing to ask for a favour, as I am finding a new job and I want you to help me find one.

Firstly, I am not satisfied with the payment which I am receiving through my recent job. I know my capabilities and worth and I am giving my heart and soul to this job but still not getting enough money. I am disappointed and looking for a new job as a Physiotherapist in your city. I would like to work as a consultant physiotherapist for Pedia patients because of my forte in treating and consulting them.

Lastly, I know that you are very much aware of the clinics in your area and you can help me find a clinic which is suitable for me to do a job. I know you will find best clinic for me.

Stay connected and hope to see you soon. Take care dear.

Yours lovingly,

Tinkal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained your motivation for leaving your current job, described your desired role as a consultant physiotherapist for pediatric patients, and requested your friend's assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a personal and informal style throughout. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your specific request for help. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the 'why' behind your dissatisfaction or provide more detail about your professional background to make the request for help more compelling.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly' and 'Lastly' to structure your points, which helps the reader follow your argument. Paragraphing is used, although the letter could benefit from a more distinct separation between the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the closing. While the flow is generally smooth, some of the transitions feel a bit mechanical. Using a wider variety of linking words or phrases would improve the overall cohesion and make the writing feel more natural and sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, such as 'capabilities', 'consultant', and 'forte'. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation. For example, 'finding a new job' is less natural than 'looking for' or 'seeking' a new job. Additionally, 'payment which I am receiving' could be more concisely expressed as 'salary' or 'remuneration'. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating more precise professional terminology or idiomatic expressions would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'I am finding a new job' (should be 'I am looking for') and 'find best clinic' (missing the article 'the'). Furthermore, the phrase 'do a job' is slightly awkward; 'secure a position' or 'find employment' would be more idiomatic. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. To improve, focus on article usage and refining your verb-noun collocations to ensure greater accuracy in your complex sentences.

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