Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-26

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 5.0)

Dear Mandeep Singh

I hope you are doing well.I am writting this latter to informw to you i have decided to look new job for me. I want to get the job as a plumber because i have too much ihisntersed in this job. This is a skilled job. After get the skill, i want to make my own company. Afterthat i can earn good money. I sent resume in milani company i get no any response. Can you help me to find the job. Nowadays it is very tuff to find the job because of compition. If you help me i think i can get the job. Can you make a resume for me because you have a good knowladge about it.Apart from it is any plumbing company hire the person please informe me. I hope you will put the attention on tis matter.

Best Wishes

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the reason for a job change, describing the desired role, and requesting assistance. However, the response is under the 150-word minimum, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. The development of ideas is somewhat limited; for instance, the explanation of why you want to be a plumber is brief and repetitive. To improve, you should expand on your motivations and provide more specific details about your background or the type of plumbing work you are interested in. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend, though it lacks some of the natural flow expected in informal correspondence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter lacks clear paragraphing, which makes the text appear as a single block. While there is a basic logical progression from the reason for writing to the request for help, the transitions between sentences are often abrupt. Cohesive devices are used sparingly and sometimes incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'After' and 'Afterthat'. To improve, you should organize your letter into clear paragraphs: one for the introduction and reason, one for the job description, and one for the request for help. Using a wider variety of linking words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' would improve the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'writting', 'latter', 'ihisntersed', 'knowladge', and 'tis', which occasionally hinder readability. The range of vocabulary is limited to simple, everyday words. To achieve a higher band score, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to employment and professional goals. For example, instead of saying 'make my own company', you could use 'establish my own business'. You also need to focus on accurate spelling and word formation to ensure your message is clear and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The letter contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with article usage ('look new job'), verb tense consistency ('I sent resume'), and sentence structure ('I get no any response'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with spacing after periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors requires the reader to make an effort to interpret the intended message. Focusing on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and correct article usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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