Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-03

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 kamal,

i hope you are doing well, i am writing this letter to you about finding a vacancy for me.

kamal i explain to you why i am looking for another job. firstly, where i am now working this company is far away from my home so it is difficult for me to reach there on time. another reason is their salary is very low so it is very impossible for me to work at these low wages.

i am looking in the management department position you know i have very good experience in this field. now i am also working in the same position. so it is very convenient for me to handle this post.

So I request you to find work for me in the same field. i know you have a lot of connections so it's very easy for you to find a job for me.

i am looking forward to you.

your lovely best friend,

harjinder.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the reason for leaving, the desired job, and the request for help. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation for leaving is limited to distance and salary, and the request for help is quite direct. While the tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, the ideas could be expanded with more personal detail or specific examples to better meet the requirements of a Band 7 or higher. The response is clear and the purpose is evident throughout, but it lacks the depth of development required for a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition 'firstly' is used, but the overall flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed. The referencing is generally clear, but the letter would benefit from a wider range of linking words and better paragraph transitions to improve the overall flow. The punctuation is also inconsistent, which occasionally disrupts the coherence of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'very good experience', 'very low', and 'very easy' show a limited range of adjectives and intensifiers. There is little attempt to use less common or more precise vocabulary. While the meaning is always clear and there are no significant spelling errors that impede communication, the lexical range is restricted to everyday language. To improve, you should aim to incorporate more varied synonyms and collocations related to employment and professional life.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are some attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as 'it is very impossible' and 'i am looking forward to you' (which is an incorrect collocation). Punctuation is a significant issue throughout the letter, with frequent missing capital letters at the start of sentences and improper comma usage. These errors are frequent and occasionally distract the reader, though they do not prevent the message from being understood. More attention to sentence variety and basic grammatical accuracy is needed.

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