Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-18

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)

Dear Sam,

I hope you are doing splendidly. I am writing this to let you know that I have resigned my job as a front desk administrator. I understand that that I am not a good fit for that position. I believe that its the time to shift my job profile.

I am looking for a Physiotherapy assistance job around Scarborough region, it will makes the commute easier. Moreover, as I am preparing for my Physiotherapy licensing examination, the experience of working in a physiotherapy clinc will have a significant impact on my performance as a Physiotherapist.

Recently, I read some reviews about the clinic that you are working and I am highly impressed about that. Can you please let me know if there is any hiring for Physiotherapy Assistant possition in your clinic. I am flexible to do any shift. In addition, I am open to both the full-time as well as part-time positions.

I can't wait to hearing from you.

Lovingly,

Neethu

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully covered all three bullet points required in the task instructions. You clearly explained why you are looking for a new job by stating that you resigned from your previous front desk administrator role because it was not a good fit. You described the kind of job you would like to have, specifically requesting a Physiotherapy assistant position around the Scarborough region. Finally, you successfully asked your friend for help by inquiring about potential vacancies at their clinic. The tone is appropriately informal and friendly throughout the letter, matching the general training letter format. All ideas are adequately developed and relevant to the prompt, fulfilling the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

Your letter shows a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Ideas are divided into appropriate paragraphs, starting with the reason for writing and the job change, moving on to the specific role and location, and concluding with the direct request to your friend. You use cohesive devices and transition words such as 'Moreover', 'Recently', and 'In addition' to link your thoughts effectively. While some paragraph transitions could be smoother, the overall structure is coherent and easy to follow, making this a solid performance for Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary with some flexibility and precision, such as 'splendidly', 'commute', and 'flexible'. However, there are a few lexical and spelling errors that prevent a higher score, such as 'Physiotherapy assistance' instead of 'assistant', 'clinc' instead of 'clinic', and 'possition' instead of 'position'. Despite these occasional inaccuracies, your vocabulary is adequate to convey your message clearly, fitting the criteria for a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms quite successfully, incorporating structures like 'as I am preparing for my...' and 'Can you please let me know if...'. However, there are noticeable grammatical errors and awkward phrasing present in the text. For example, 'resigned my job' should be 'resigned from my job', 'that that I am not' contains a double word, 'its the time' should be 'it is time', 'it will makes' contains a tense agreement error, and 'I can't wait to hearing' should be 'I can't wait to hear'. These errors occasionally draw attention but do not impede communication, placing your writing comfortably at a Band 6.0.

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