Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-22
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 5.0)
Gurharpreet kaur
[redacted phone]
gpreetg1@ gmail.com
57 Meridian Grove Kelvin Grove
Manpreet singh
Indian tonight
Princes street Palmerston North
,I am writing to apply for the waiter/waitress position advertised in the local newspaper on 20 august 2026. I am very interested in joining your team at Indian tonight. II am a hard worker with a friendly attitude. I enjoy helping people and working in a busy team. I can take orders correctly, carry food safely, and keep customers happy. I would love to talk to you more about this job. Thank you for your time and for reading my letter.
Sincerely,
Gurharpreet Kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. While you have addressed the prompt by applying for the position and mentioning your interest, the content is underdeveloped. Specifically, you did not explain what you are currently doing (e.g., student, unemployed, or working elsewhere), which was a key requirement. The description of your suitability is very brief, and you failed to specify when you are available for an interview, providing only a vague closing statement. To improve, you must expand on each bullet point with specific details and ensure the response meets the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter is very short and lacks a formal structure. While there is a basic logical flow, the lack of paragraphing makes the text appear as a single block. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent; the sentences are simple and lack the linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in addition') necessary to create a smooth progression of ideas. To reach a higher band, you should organize your letter into clear paragraphs: one for the introduction, one for your current situation, one for your suitability, one for your availability, and a formal closing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is functional but very basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'hard worker', 'friendly attitude', and 'keep customers happy' are common and do not demonstrate the range required for a higher band. There is no attempt to use less common or more precise vocabulary related to the hospitality industry. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations and industry-specific terminology to describe your skills and experience. For example, instead of 'helping people', you could use 'providing excellent customer service' or 'ensuring a positive dining experience'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is generally accurate in the simple sentences provided, but there is a lack of complex sentence structures. The response consists almost entirely of simple, declarative sentences, which limits your ability to demonstrate grammatical range. There is also a minor error with capitalization ('II am') and a lack of formal punctuation in the address section. To improve, you should practice using subordinate clauses, relative pronouns, and a variety of sentence types to show better control over complex grammar.
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