Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-29

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)

Hi john,

Hope so you are doing great! how is everything going on? Actually I decided to quit my current job in a warehouse, as you know well, I'm working there from 3 years as a supervisor. Now, I decided to move forward for taking a course to add something in my qualification. Moreover my current position requires more working hours and not a flexible job.

I would really appreciate it if you can help me to search a job as per my requirements. Firstly, I would prefer only evening or night shifts with restricted work hours. Additionally, it would be possible for me to devote more time on studies if my shifts will be more on weekend.

I still remember that you helped me alot for finding this job and now as well i wish if you could help me. Moreover, I also believe in you, and you are only the constant support for me to achieve my goals. By finding a new job not I only explore outer world but it also help me to enhance my skills.

looking forward hearing from you soon.

your lovingly,

Harpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The response covers all three bullet points required by the prompt in a natural, semi-formal letter format. The writer successfully explains the reason for looking for a new job, which is to take a course and move away from inflexible warehouse shifts. The kind of job desired is also clearly outlined, specifying evening or night shifts with restricted hours and more weekend work. Finally, the writer explicitly asks the friend for assistance in finding this new job. Ideas are sufficiently developed and appropriate for a General Training Task 1 response, showing a clear, consistent purpose throughout the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter is generally coherent and follows a logical structure divided into appropriate paragraphs, moving from the context of quitting to the job requirements and finally a personal appeal to the friend. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Moreover', 'Firstly', and 'Additionally', although some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. Referencing is mostly clear, though phrases like 'By finding a new job not I only explore outer world' disrupt the logical flow slightly due to awkward phrasing. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to break up the main ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for a personal letter to a friend, attempting phrases like 'flexible job', 'restricted work hours', and 'enhance my skills'. However, there are noticeable word-choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'for taking a course to add something in my qualification' instead of 'add to my qualifications', and 'search a job' instead of 'search for a job'. These lexical errors do not impede communication, but they restrict the score to a Band 6.0 as they demonstrate limitations in less common lexical items.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as conditional and relative clauses ('I would really appreciate it if you can help me'). However, there are frequent grammatical errors and punctuation issues, including awkward phrasing like 'Hope so you are doing great! how is everything going on?', incorrect prepositions ('working there from 3 years'), and inversion errors ('not I only explore'). While these errors rarely completely impede understanding, they persist throughout the text and prevent the writer from reaching higher bands.

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