Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-17

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 5.5)

Dear Raman,

Hello! How are you. I am writing a this letter because i am looking a new job you know i am recently done my graduation in IT Field.

I am basically looking a work from job .As you know my mother is not feeling good then this job is more suitable for me. one for thing i want a job in reputated company who provide a good salary then i can easily help to my family.

I request you to help me to look a job . you know i am very hardworking . you know i know the many languages that's a positive point for me to find a good job and which company you are working if they are hiring please give my reference then i can easily find a job as soon as possible.

I hope you give me a positive response.

your loving,

sukhpreet kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining why you are looking for a job, describing the desired role, and asking for help. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited. For example, you mention your mother's health as a reason for seeking remote work, but the explanation is brief. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your ideas with more detail and context. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, but the overall structure is somewhat simplistic. Ensure that each point is fully explored to provide a more comprehensive response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and sometimes mechanical. You rely on simple transitions like 'As you know' and 'one for thing', which does not always create a smooth flow between sentences. Some sentences are disjointed, and the logical progression of ideas could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in addition'). Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs needs more careful attention to ensure ideas are connected logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits your ability to express ideas with precision. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'reputated company' (should be 'reputable') and 'looking a work from job' (should be 'looking for a remote job'). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the frequent errors in word formation prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and using more precise terminology related to professional environments and job hunting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the letter, including issues with sentence structure, verb forms, and prepositions. For instance, 'I am writing a this letter' contains an unnecessary article, and 'i am recently done my graduation' uses incorrect tense. Punctuation is also inconsistent, such as the use of a period instead of a question mark in 'How are you.' and the inconsistent use of capital letters for the pronoun 'I'. While the meaning is usually understandable, the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read at times.

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