Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-07

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In the letter

• explain what you are currently doing
• describe your suitability for this area of work
• say when you can attend an interview.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear sir or madam,

I am writing to express my interest in the waiter/waitress position as advertised in local newspaper. I would like to submit my application for this role.

At present, I am working part time a as a graphic designer and a full time student at Debrecen University. My classes are held in the morning, which leaves my afternoon and evenings completely free. I am believed I am well suited for this position because I am energetic, friendly and enjoy interaction with people. Furthermore, I have a experience in fast-paced environment where teamwork and excellent communication skills are required. I am also proficient in English language and can communicate professionally in both local and English language. I am available for an interview at any time during the weekend, or on weekdays after 3;00 PM. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully,

Huzaifa Aslam

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly state your current occupation as a graphic designer and student, explain your suitability by highlighting your energy and communication skills, and provide specific availability for an interview. The tone is appropriate for a formal application letter. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific examples of your previous experience in a fast-paced environment, such as mentioning a specific type of establishment or a particular skill gained, which would further develop your ideas and demonstrate a more professional level of engagement with the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore' and 'At present' to link your sentences. However, the paragraphing is slightly inconsistent, and some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To improve, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single clear theme and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect your sentences more fluidly, which will help the overall flow of the letter appear more natural and sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proficient', 'fast-paced', and 'application'. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'I am believed I am well suited' (should be 'I believe') and 'a experience' (should be 'experience'). While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the score. To achieve a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and avoid basic grammatical errors that affect word usage. Expanding your vocabulary to include more professional synonyms for common words will also be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'working part time a as a graphic designer' (extra 'a'), 'I am believed' (incorrect passive voice), and the punctuation error '3;00 PM'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you move toward a higher band score.

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