Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-07

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 Jashan, I am writing this letter to inform you that I am currently looking for a financially stable job that also gives me the opportunity to grow in my career field. You already know that recently I was studying "Computer Science" at Columbia College, Vancouver, and along with this, I was working in a "Subway" franchise in Langley. Now, I graduated from my course last month. After the completion of my course, I am keenly interested in finding a well-paid job in my field. A job related to artificial intelligence, cyber security, marketing with AI, and networking will really help me to develop my skills

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 106 words. While you have addressed the three bullet points—explaining why you are looking for a job, describing the desired role, and asking for help—the final point is entirely missing. You did not actually ask your friend for help in finding a job, which is a key requirement of the task. Because the response is significantly under-length and fails to cover all parts of the prompt, the score is limited.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear progression from your current situation to your career goals. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the text is presented as a series of short, fragmented blocks rather than a cohesive letter structure. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly, and the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is somewhat abrupt. To improve, ensure you use linking words like 'consequently' or 'furthermore' and structure the letter with a clear opening, body, and closing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'financially stable', 'opportunity', and 'keenly interested'. However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive and lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. There are no significant errors in word choice, but the range is limited to basic, functional language. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and less common lexical items related to the job search process, such as 'career advancement' or 'professional networking'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The grammar is generally accurate, and your sentences are easy to follow. You use a mix of simple and complex structures, such as 'I am writing this letter to inform you that...' and 'A job related to... will really help me...'. There are no major grammatical errors that impede communication. However, the range of structures is limited; you rely heavily on straightforward sentence patterns. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical forms, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, to demonstrate greater control.

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