Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-29

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 Sahil,

I am writing to ask for your help in finding me a new job in multinational company.

It's been a long time since we have met,I hope you are doing well.I am also fine.As you know that I have completed my degree in electrical engineering so now I'm looking forward for a job related to my field so that I can bear my expenses and take care of my family .As a fresher I'm looking forward to work as a junior assistant in electrical field in a reputed Multinational company through which i can gain experience and knowledge.

As you have been working since past two years in a reputed company your contacts can really help me out in finding a better job for me.I hope you can help me out in finding the best job.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Simra

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the reason for the job search, describing the desired role, and requesting assistance. However, the response is slightly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which impacts the overall score. While the ideas are relevant, they are somewhat underdeveloped. For instance, the description of the desired job is quite brief and could have been expanded with more specific details about the type of electrical engineering projects you are interested in. To improve, ensure you fully develop each point with more descriptive language to comfortably exceed the word count and provide a more comprehensive response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear opening and closing. Paragraphing is present, though the transition between the introduction and the body could be smoother. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'As you know' and 'As you have been working', but the flow is occasionally interrupted by punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'met,I hope'). To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your punctuation does not distract from the logical progression of your ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your needs clearly. You use some relevant terms such as 'multinational company', 'electrical engineering', and 'fresher'. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are also minor errors in word choice, such as 'looking forward for a job' (should be 'looking forward to a job'). To improve, try to incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary related to professional networking and career goals to demonstrate a broader lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in punctuation and grammar that occasionally impede the flow. For example, there are several instances of missing spaces after punctuation marks, and errors in preposition usage, such as 'working since past two years' (should be 'for the past two years'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to affect the overall accuracy. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical rules and punctuation will significantly improve your score.

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