Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-21
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 5.5)
Dear Mrs Barrett,
I am writing this letter , regarding the advertisment that have been given but in the newspaper regarding , assitantance you require in the household chores.
According to the provided describtion in the ad , i believe that i will be perfect match for it . As i am free next summer , it will great opporunity for me to do something productive and earn some cash .I can asstist you in every possible way required , from doing gardening , cleanig the house to decorating the house .
You have said tha you require to in arranging your and i am interior desgining student and i have quite some projects in neighbourhood . I can share picture and reference as well if you want me to.
As, talking of my availblilty , i am ready to working to work in weekends from morning 10 to evening 5 . I am flexile regarding time as well. Hope ,all this inforamtion given by me will be as per your requirement .
Your sincerely,
Ranjodh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You suggest ways to help (gardening, cleaning, decorating), explain your motivation (productive summer, earning cash), and outline your availability. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, the mention of your interior design skills is a good idea, but the sentence structure is fragmented, making the explanation slightly unclear. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully developed with clear, coherent sentences. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though the lack of a clear closing statement before the sign-off makes the conclusion feel a bit abrupt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure of your response. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For instance, the phrase 'As, talking of my availblilty' is awkward and disrupts the flow. Additionally, there are issues with punctuation, such as the unnecessary commas in 'I am writing this letter , regarding' and 'advertisment that have been given but in the newspaper regarding , assitantance'. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring punctuation is used correctly would significantly enhance the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'productive', 'interior designing', and 'requirement'. However, there are frequent spelling errors throughout the text, including 'advertisment', 'asstist', 'cleanig', 'desgining', 'inforamtion', and 'availblilty'. These errors are noticeable and detract from the overall quality of the writing. While the meaning remains clear, the frequency of these slips prevents a higher score. To improve, focus on proofreading your work to catch common spelling mistakes and try to incorporate more precise collocations to express your ideas more naturally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The letter contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the accuracy of your writing. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('advertisment that have been given'), incorrect verb forms ('ready to working to work'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several misplaced commas. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be distracting. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help you achieve greater accuracy in future tasks.
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