Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-08

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 6.5)

Hello Arsh,

How're you? I hope you're doing well.

I told you a week ago that I'm looking for a full-time job. You know that I've completed my Bachelor's degree last month. Now, I'am free to work full-time as I've resigned from my part-time job. I was not getting enough money to fulfill my needs and to improve my financial situation.

Well, I'm confident about my customer service and communication skills. Plus, I am also proficient in 3 languages and computers. That is why I am looking for something in IT or customer service rep roles.

You told me that your company is hiring in September. Now it's the time. I hope you will help to get a job. I'm still trying online. If you can help me to get a job, it would be a great help. I know you will do that.

I will wait for a reply from you with some good news.

With Love,

Jay

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your motivation for leaving your current job, described your desired role in IT or customer service, and made a direct request for your friend's assistance. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a personal and informal style throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your specific needs. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the specific nature of the IT roles you are interested in to provide more depth to your request.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the task. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from your current situation to your skills and finally to the request for help. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Well,' 'Plus,' and 'That is why' to link your thoughts. However, the transitions between some sentences feel a bit mechanical or abrupt. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your referencing is smooth to create a more natural flow between your sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for this task and allows you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'full-time job,' 'Bachelor's degree,' and 'proficient.' However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'I'am free to work' (I am available) and 'help to get a job' (help me get). To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more precise collocations and a slightly wider range of vocabulary related to professional environments and job hunting to demonstrate more flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'I've completed my Bachelor's degree last month' (should be 'I completed' due to the specific time marker) and 'I'am' (spelling/punctuation error). Additionally, 'I hope you will help to get a job' is slightly awkward. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on verb tense consistency and proofreading for minor punctuation slips will help improve your accuracy.

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