Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-03

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)

Letter for job application as a waiter .

I read your advertisement for waiter in newspaper today and I am willing to do this job . I am a student of Pre-medical and I study in the collage near your restaurant . I came to this city almost two months ago and I am in search of a job now because it is becoming more difficult for me to make both ends meet in the state of joblessness .

I am living in the "Saint Marry" hostel which is at walk of five minutes by your restaurant . So there will be no difficulty for me to come to the job in any kind of weather conditions . My collage routine allow me to do a job as , there are only three college days in a week and I can also change my college timing in accordance with job time .

As I worked at a superstore for 1 year so I have a great experience of dealing with people and I hope I will be the cause of increasing customers of your restaurant . I can attend the interview on any day except Friday as I have a small piece of work on that day . I hope this letter will be very helpful to you in finding right person as a waiter .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain your current status as a student, describe your suitability by highlighting your previous experience at a superstore, and provide a clear timeframe for an interview. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter of application. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more professional; for instance, instead of focusing on your personal financial need ('make both ends meet'), focus more on your enthusiasm for the role and the value you can bring to the restaurant. Overall, the task requirements are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a distinct purpose. You use some cohesive devices such as 'So', 'As', and 'Therefore' (implied), which help the flow of ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or simplistic. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the relationship between sentences is more fluid. For example, the transition between your living situation and your availability could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall progression of the letter is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'advertisement', 'conditions', and 'accordance'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'at walk of five minutes' (should be 'a five-minute walk') and 'cause of increasing customers' (should be 'help increase the customer base'). The vocabulary is functional but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and professional phrasing will significantly enhance your lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I study in the collage' (spelling: college), 'My collage routine allow me' (subject-verb agreement: allows), and 'I have a small piece of work' (slightly unnatural phrasing). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but there are minor issues with spacing before commas. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for common spelling errors. The errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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