Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-14

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 Alex,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you that i have decided to look for a new job.

Currently, I am working at my company form last three years, but recently, I feel like there are very few opportunities of career growth. Even i am gave my hundred precent, but my salary hike is not as per my performance.

I would like a full-time Administrative Assistant job in a well establish company. I am looking for a company that provide good career opportunities and good salary hike as per employees performance.

I know you may have so many good contacts. I was wondering if you could find me a suitable position for me. Please let me know if you hear about any vacancies that might be a great fit for me.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

James

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the reason for leaving, describing the desired job, and asking for help. However, the response is slightly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While the ideas are relevant, they are somewhat underdeveloped; for instance, the description of the desired job could have been more specific regarding skills or industry. To improve, ensure you expand on your points to meet the length requirement and provide more depth to your explanations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear opening and closing. Paragraphing is used to separate the different requirements of the task. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of cohesive devices is limited. For example, the transition between the current job situation and the desired job could be smoother. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more naturally, ensuring that the progression of your argument is seamless throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks variety and precision. There are some awkward collocations, such as 'salary hike is not as per my performance' and 'well establish company' (should be 'well-established'). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to professional environments and career progression, and pay closer attention to word forms and standard collocations to ensure your writing sounds more natural and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'I am working at my company form last three years' (should be 'have been working... for the last three years') and 'Even i am gave my hundred precent' (should be 'Even though I gave my hundred percent'). These errors, while not impeding communication, are frequent enough to affect the overall accuracy. The range of structures is limited to simple and compound sentences. To improve, focus on mastering verb tenses and sentence construction, and aim to include more complex grammatical structures.

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