Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-15

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 6.5)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this in response to the advertisement in the local newspaper and I want to apply for the job of waiter at your restaurant and believe that my skills and experience makes me suitable candidate.

At present I am working part time nursing tutor at a local college. although my current job is in different field , it has helped me develop Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I regularly interact with students and colleagues which has made me confident in dealing with people from different backgrounds.

I believe I would be well sited to working in a restaurant because I am friendly , patient and responsible . I am also comfortable working in busy environments and can remain calm under pressure. in addition , I am punctual , hardworking and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. I would be particularly keen to learn your restaurants procedure and provide customer with pleaseant dining experience.

I am available for interview on any weekday after 4pm and would be happy to attend at the time that is convenient for you. I look forward to hearing from you.

yours faithfully,

Joanna Dodia

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly state your current role as a nursing tutor, explain your suitability by highlighting transferable skills like communication and patience, and provide your availability for an interview. The tone is appropriate for a formal job application. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, you could provide a specific example of a challenging situation you handled in your current job to further demonstrate your suitability for a fast-paced restaurant environment. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. Each paragraph has a central theme, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'At present', 'although', and 'in addition' to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that punctuation around these devices is consistent. For example, the transition between your current job and your suitability for the restaurant role is clear, but the paragraphing could be slightly more balanced to enhance the overall structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'interpersonal skills', 'flexible hours', and 'dining experience'. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'well sited' instead of 'well suited' and 'pleaseant' (spelling error). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it remains somewhat standard. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more precise collocations or less common vocabulary related to the hospitality industry, such as 'fast-paced environment', 'customer-facing role', or 'professional demeanor', which would elevate the sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('my skills and experience makes me') and inconsistent capitalization (e.g., 'Excellent', 'in addition'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation errors, such as missing spaces before commas and inconsistent capitalization at the start of sentences. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and sentence-level mechanics will help improve your accuracy.

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