Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-09

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 5.0)

Dear Friend,

I hope you are well. I am telling you about find the new job. I have not interested in this job.

Firstly, I want new job. i am finding new job in my city but i can't find good company. my currently job is not well because they gave me low salary i can't manage house responsibilities. They have not cooperative me in any difficulties. they have not gave monthly bonus. so i can't feel comfortable this job.

Secondly, I want new job.This job is related to high international company. Those are support me and gave me high salary .My qualification is good so i hope i pass interview in this company. so you find hight international company for me. I interested this job. I get high salary and complete my family wishes and gave more facilities to my family.

finally. I hope you fine new job for me in your city. Kindly you complete my suggestion i am very thankful to you.

your sincerely

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address the three main points: you explain that your current salary is too low and your employer is not supportive, describe wanting a position in a large international company, and ask your friend to find an opportunity. These details make the purpose clear. However, the request is not always expressed clearly, as in “so you find hight international company for me,” and the preferred job is described mainly through salary and company size rather than duties or field. Some ideas, such as how your qualifications suit the role, are mentioned but not developed. A clearer, more specific description of the work you want and a direct request for particular help would make the letter more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The letter has a recognisable sequence: it introduces the job search, gives reasons for leaving, describes the desired employer, and ends by asking for help. Paragraph breaks and markers such as “Firstly,” “Secondly,” and “finally” help the reader follow the main stages. However, these transitions are repetitive and sometimes do not create a smooth progression. Several ideas are joined in long strings, for example the explanation about low salary, household responsibilities, lack of cooperation, and bonuses. The closing also repeats the request without a clear final structure. Group related details into shorter, focused paragraphs and use clearer links between cause, preference, and request.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use enough basic vocabulary to communicate the central topic, including “low salary,” “company,” “qualification,” and “interview.” However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations make the message awkward or unclear, such as “I have not interested in this job,” “They have not cooperative me,” and “complete my family wishes.” Spelling and word-form errors, including “hight,” also reduce accuracy. Try learning common phrases for employment and requests, and check whether verbs and nouns combine naturally. More precise wording would help you explain your reasons and preferred role without relying repeatedly on “job,” “company,” and “high salary.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

Most sentences use simple patterns, and the reader can generally identify your main meaning. There are attempts to connect ideas with “because” and “so,” but the structures are often faulty. For example, “I have not interested” needs a verb form such as “I am not interested,” while “they have not gave” should use the past participle after “have.” Other problems include missing or incorrect articles and sentence boundaries, as in “my currently job” and “so i can't feel comfortable this job.” Capitalisation is also inconsistent, particularly “i.” Practise accurate present and present-perfect forms, and build sentences with one clear main clause before adding supporting information.

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