Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-20
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,
I hope you will be fine there. I am waiting this letter after advertisment by your side that you need a house help for next summer in your home.
Firstly I want to tell you I can help you In you daily house chores like cleaning.cooking.dishes etc.
Actually, before this I was working with an old lady but due to some reasons she moves in different city so I have to stop my work and I apply here for house help. I am a needy person and I am finding a job desperately. I am experienced in this field so I can perform my duty very well.
One thing I want to clear you that I am also completing my study so two days in a week I will not available but rest of days I will come here regularly.
I hope you will consider me so I am waiting for you good response.
Your well wisher
Oshna
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The student addresses all parts of the task, suggesting assistance with daily chores and expressing a desire to work. However, the explanation of availability is somewhat unclear, as it refers to study commitments without specifics on which days they would be available. Overall, the response demonstrates an understanding of the task requirements, but lacks clarity in a critical area. Score: 6.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter exhibits some coherence but is hindered by unclear phrasing and punctuation issues. For instance, "due to some reasons she moves in different city" should be corrected to "she moved to a different city." The lack of proper punctuation, such as in the list of chores, detracts from the overall flow. A clearer structure would enhance readability. Score: 5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical resource demonstrates a basic vocabulary suitable for the task, with phrases like "house help" and "daily chores." However, there are instances of incorrect word usage and awkward phrasing, such as "I am waiting this letter" and "I apply here for house help," which detracts from clarity. Enhancing vocabulary usage and refinement would benefit the overall impression. Score: 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
Grammar demonstrates basic proficiency but contains several errors that impact clarity. For example, "due to some reasons she moves in different city" lacks correct tense and article usage, and "I will not available" should be "I will not be available." While the meaning is mostly conveyed, consistent errors reflect a need for improvement in grammatical accuracy. Score: 5.
Overall feedback
Your letter covers the main aspects of the task, indicating how you can help, your motivation, and your availability. However, focus on clarity and coherence, especially in outlining your availability to avoid confusion. Improve punctuation and correctness in your wording to enhance professionalism. Additionally, attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures. Practicing this will make your writing more persuasive and effective. Be sure to proofread for grammar errors to strengthen your overall presentation. Aim for smoother transitions between ideas.
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