Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-01

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 friend ,

i hope you are doing well , i am writing to tell you that i quit my last job this week as the environment was quite toxic as you tried to tell me earlier .i was so angry at the management that after repeated compaints they are still doing nothing.

so, currently i am looking for another job online which is PSW , this job includes plethora of work responsibilities like taking care of the resident , feeding them , toileting them , getting them washed up , playing in activities , and so on . i would like to have that job in full time basis with above lowest standard salary .

i was thinking that you are already working in a hospital , can you please ask them if there is any hiring of PSW now or in near future . it can help me immensely !

thanks and good luck ,

your best friend,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the reason for leaving the job, the description of the desired role, and the request for assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a personal and informal style. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the PSW role is a list of duties rather than a cohesive explanation of why you are suited for it. To improve, you should expand on your personal motivation or qualifications for the new role to provide a more well-rounded response that fully develops the ideas presented.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is generally coherent, and the progression of ideas is logical, moving from the reason for leaving to the job search and finally the request for help. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. The transition between sentences is often abrupt, and the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the letter is essentially one block of text. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition') and ensure that each distinct point is separated into its own paragraph to improve the overall structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'toxic environment' and 'immensely'. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'plethora', though it is used slightly awkwardly in this context. Some phrasing is also repetitive or informal, such as 'getting them washed up' and 'above lowest standard salary'. To reach a higher band, focus on more precise collocations and avoid overly simplistic phrasing. Ensure that your word choices are natural and fit the context of a professional yet friendly request.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in punctuation and grammar. For instance, there are issues with comma splices ('...doing nothing. so, currently...'), missing articles ('...working in a hospital...'), and awkward phrasing ('...if there is any hiring of PSW now'). Additionally, capitalization is inconsistent throughout the text. To improve, focus on sentence boundaries, ensure proper subject-verb agreement, and proofread for basic punctuation errors, which will help increase the accuracy of your writing.

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