Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-19

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 6.5)

Dear Simran,

It's been a long time, we did not meet. I hope you are doing good. How are you ana your family.

Basically, I want your help in finding a new job. I am searching a new job in IT industry. As you know, I am currently early childhood eductor. I like my job very much, but I want some change and explore some other field jobs.

Moreover, after researching, I found that nowadays IT companies are hiring and also paying good amount of money. In addition, my Indian experience also be counted while applying to jobs.

At last, it could be great, if you guide me, how to apply and where to apply. You have been working in this field from last 10 years. It would be great if you give my reference in your company.

I am eagerly waiting for your response. I hope you will reply soon as soon possible.

Best Regards,

Nupur,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: explaining why you want a new job, describing the desired role, and asking for help. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention wanting a change from early childhood education, you could have elaborated more on the specific skills you hope to transfer to the IT sector. The request for help is clear, but the letter would benefit from a more natural flow in the transition between your current situation and your future goals. Overall, the response is relevant and covers all requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'In addition', and 'At last'. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'At last' to introduce a request. The referencing is generally clear, though the opening paragraph is slightly disjointed due to the fragmented sentences ('It's been a long time, we did not meet'). Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate the coherence of the piece.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'eagerly waiting' and 'industry'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For instance, 'I am searching a new job' should be 'I am searching for a new job', and 'my Indian experience also be counted' is grammatically awkward. You rely on some repetitive phrasing, such as 'It would be great if'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to professional transitions and networking, and pay closer attention to standard collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'we did not meet' (should be 'we haven't met'), 'doing good' (should be 'doing well'), and 'from last 10 years' (should be 'for the last 10 years'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall accuracy. To improve, focus on verb tenses, particularly the present perfect for duration, and ensure subject-verb agreement is consistent.

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