Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-28

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 7.0)

Dear Rahul,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you that I have decided to look for a new job.

The main reason is that I have been working in my current company for a long time, but there are not many opportunities for career growth. I would like to learn new skills and get some better work experience.

I would like to find a job in a hotel or restaurant. I am interested in a position as a supervisor because I enjoy working with people and managing daily tasks. I would also prefer a full-time job with a good working environment.

As you know many people in this field, could you please let me know if you hear about any suitable job opportunities? I would really appreciate your help. Please also tell me if you find any useful information.

I hope you can help me.

Best wishes,

Zara

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

Zara has successfully covered all three bullet points required in the prompt. She clearly explains why she is looking for a new job by citing the lack of career growth in her current company and her desire to learn new skills. She then describes the kind of job she would like to have, specifically mentioning a supervisor position in a hotel or restaurant with a good working environment. Finally, she appropriately asks her friend Rahul for help in finding suitable job opportunities. The tone is consistently polite, friendly, and completely suitable for an informal letter to a friend. All parts of the task are fully addressed and well-developed, achieving a strong band score.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5

The letter displays a clear logical organization and progression throughout. Each paragraph has a distinct and clear purpose, moving smoothly from the opening and reason for writing to the desired job type, the request for assistance, and finally the closing. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, with logical spacing between ideas. Cohesive devices such as referencing ('The main reason', 'this field') and conjunctions are used effectively and naturally without being mechanical. Overall, the flow of information is well-managed and meets the criteria for a high band.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

Zara uses a sufficient and natural range of vocabulary suitable for a general letter. Phrases such as 'career growth', 'work experience', 'working environment', and 'suitable job opportunities' demonstrate a good control of common collocations. While the vocabulary is largely standard rather than advanced or highly idiomatic, it is entirely precise and appropriate for the context. There are no spelling or word-choice errors, allowing the message to be communicated fluently and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good control of grammar and punctuation. Zara successfully uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional and subordinate clauses (e.g., 'As you know many people in this field, could you please let me know if you hear about any suitable job opportunities?'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is handled correctly throughout. The few structures used are accurate, showing a solid command of English grammar appropriate for this level.

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