Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-06

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 5.0)

Dear Mrs Barrett, my name is Neha and currently i am looking for parttime job and i saw your advertisement i would like you to consider me for the role. I can manage house quite well i am pretty good at cleaning and arranging cupboards and gardning also. i can also prepare simple meal if you like me too. During the day i am avalaible during 11pm to 4pm after that since i am a student i like to give most of my time to my studies . I am quite a hardworking and sensible person who like to take her job seriously and i will make sure that you will not have any problems from my side . I would like you to consider me as your potential helper and i can assure you you will not regret your decision . Please consider my request and i hope i will hear from you soon .Thankyou

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: suggesting help, explaining the motivation, and stating availability. However, the development of these points is quite basic. For instance, the availability is stated as '11pm to 4pm', which is likely a typo for 11am, and the explanation for why you want the work is missing entirely (you only mention you are looking for a job). To reach a higher band, you should expand on your skills and provide a clearer, more professional rationale for wanting the position. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a neighbor, but it lacks the polish expected for a formal application.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The letter is written as a single block of text, which significantly impacts the coherence. IELTS letters should be organized into clear paragraphs for each main point (introduction, body paragraphs for the requirements, and a closing). There is a lack of cohesive devices; the sentences are mostly linked by simple conjunctions like 'and'. The progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical, and the lack of paragraphing makes the text feel cluttered. Using transition words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'regarding my availability' would help improve the flow and logical structure of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is functional but limited. You use basic terms like 'manage house', 'pretty good', and 'simple meal'. While these are sufficient to convey the message, they do not demonstrate the range required for higher bands. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'gardning' (spelling) and 'parttime job' (missing article). To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to household tasks and professional communication, such as 'maintaining the household', 'tidying', or 'culinary assistance'. The current range is adequate for basic communication but lacks the flexibility needed for a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. These include missing articles ('a part-time job'), punctuation issues (run-on sentences and lack of capitalization for 'I'), and tense/preposition errors (e.g., 'available during 11pm to 4pm'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors—particularly with basic punctuation and capitalization—distracts the reader. Focusing on sentence variety and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy would significantly improve your score in this criterion.

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