Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.

Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter

• suggest how you could help her in her home
• say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Mrs Barrett,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Mrs Barrett,

I am writing to express my interest in the part-time position you recently advertised. While I have been living in this town from last years and having a great experience in household chores, Since childhood my parents taught me all the household activities. I hope you will consider my application for the job.

Let me explain my situation,I am currently studying a two-year postgraduate course at centennial college. I need this part-time job to pay my tuition fees for next semester. I can help you in several ways such as gardening, cleaning, cooking and laundry. I am willing to contribute and use my skills effectively.

Would you kindly consider my application, I will be available during next summer In the evening during weekdays and on weekends because I work full-time during weekday mornings and afternoons to support my education and other needs like rent, groceries etc.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Anuj Sood

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: suggesting help, explaining your motivation, and clarifying your availability. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, while you list chores like 'gardening' and 'cleaning', expanding slightly on your experience or specific skills would have made the application more persuasive. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the requirements are met, though the content could be more detailed to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'While', 'Since', and 'Therefore' (implied). However, some transitions are a bit mechanical or missing. For example, the sentence 'Let me explain my situation' is a bit abrupt. Additionally, there are some issues with punctuation, such as the comma splice in 'Let me explain my situation, I am currently...', which affects the flow of ideas. Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message effectively, such as 'postgraduate course', 'tuition fees', and 'contribute'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'having a great experience in household chores', where 'experience with' or 'proficiency in' would be more natural. You also use 'from last years', which is grammatically incorrect and lexically awkward. The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'from last years' (should be 'for the last few years'), 'Since childhood my parents taught me' (missing a comma or restructuring), and 'during next summer In the evening' (capitalization error). There are also issues with sentence boundaries, such as the comma splice mentioned earlier. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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