Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-07

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 Vikas,

I am writing this to inform you about my search for a new job.

I would like to inform you that I am planning to move to your city Calgary by next month and I already started applying for jobs in IT department as I have 3 years of experience in this field. Moreover, I am scheduled for some interviews next week and hopefully I will get invitation soon .

However, as you know that we completed our graduation together from the same university so this is the time I need your help to find a job nearby your workplace . In addition to this , I also have experience in software testing technology so I am open for hat role as well.

I will be at your place next to next week so we can reach out companies by walk-in and also I want to do a trip to banff with you to spend some time and enjoy our meet .

Best wishes,

Aakash

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three required points: you explain that you are moving to Calgary and seeking IT work, describe your experience in IT and software testing, and ask Vikas for help finding a job near his workplace. These details make the purpose clear and relevant. However, the reason for changing jobs is only partly explained: the move is given, but you do not say why you want to leave your current position or what you hope to gain from a new one. The type of role is also somewhat broad, and the request for help could be more specific—for example, asking whether your friend knows of vacancies or can introduce you to employers. Developing these points would make the response more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The ideas are arranged in a generally coherent sequence: you introduce your job search, explain the move and your experience, ask for help, and finish with plans to meet. Paragraphing helps distinguish these stages, and linking expressions such as “Moreover” and “In addition to this” show how details relate. At times, however, the connections feel mechanical or unclear. “However” does not clearly signal a contrast before the request for help, and the final paragraph combines your arrival, job-search plans, and a trip to Banff, making its focus less clear. Some references, such as “that role,” could also be more precise. Use simpler, more purposeful transitions and give each paragraph a clear focus.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “applying for jobs,” “3 years of experience,” “interviews,” and “software testing.” These terms communicate your background and plans clearly. There are also some awkward or inaccurate choices that limit precision and naturalness, such as “IT department” when referring to the field of work, “invitation” for an interview offer, and “reach out companies by walk-in.” “Hat role” appears to be a typing error that obscures the intended phrase. The wording “spend some time and enjoy our meet” is also unnatural. Aim for common, accurate collocations and check spelling and word forms carefully; this will make the letter sound more fluent and appropriate for a friend.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The letter includes both simple sentences and longer structures, such as the sentence beginning “I would like to inform you that…,” so there is some variety. Most of the meaning remains clear, but some grammatical and punctuation errors are present. For example, “I already started applying” would be more accurate as “I have already started applying,” and “as you know that” should be “as you know.” The phrase “I will be at your place next to next week” also needs a more natural time expression, such as “the week after next.” There are inconsistent spaces before punctuation and an unnecessary space before the period in “soon .” Review tense choices, clause structure, and punctuation while keeping the useful mix of sentence forms.

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