Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-27

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 Bhanuja,

I hope you are doing well in your life. I'm Tamanna your college friend from bachelor's, recently I decided to do job instead of doing M.phil in psychology after master's.

I decided this because since few months my family's financial condition is not good and because I'm the elder daughter of my house so it's become my duty to support my family.

As you already aware that I have done master's and bachelor's in psychology field then I'm willing to do work in the medical field as a psychologist. I have done internships in NGO's , orphanage, government hospitals, and private clinics as well.

However, I want your help in searching for a job which is related to my field and interest. Also can you guide me how can I build my linkedin profile as strong as you along with my resume. I would be very greatful if you help me in this.

Looking forward for your response.

Thankyou

Tamanna

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the reason for the job search, describing the desired role, and requesting assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation regarding the financial situation is brief, and the description of the desired job could be more detailed to better assist the friend. While the task requirements are met, the response lacks the depth and elaboration that would elevate it to a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited and occasionally mechanical. For example, the transition 'However, I want your help' is a bit abrupt given the context of the previous paragraph. While the letter is coherent, the range of linking words and phrases is basic, and the flow between sentences could be improved with more varied cohesive devices to create a smoother, more natural reading experience.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'do job' instead of 'get a job' or 'find employment', and 'greatful' (spelling error). The student relies on common, everyday language. To achieve a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise, topic-specific vocabulary related to professional development and job searching. While the meaning is always clear, the lexical range is not sufficiently wide or sophisticated to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'since few months' (should be 'for a few months'), 'As you already aware' (missing 'are'), and 'NGO's' (incorrect use of apostrophe for plural). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with commas. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The student needs to focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and more accurate punctuation to improve the overall grammatical control of their writing.

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