Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-22

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 7.0)

Dear Mrs. Barrett,

I am writing this letter regarding the advertisement you posted about a day of work at your place for the upcoming summer. I want to apply for the work.

Although I am a student and I don't have professional experience in the household chores, I still can run some errands like small tasks of plumping, repair and maintenance. I have been living by myself since I was 18, therefore, I manage my house all alone, for instance, cleaning, laundry and cooking. Thus, if you are willing to hire someone who has skills and is flexible, I AM a good candidate.

Moreover, being a student, it sometimes, becomes challenging for me to manage my expenses such as my tuition fees, rent and groceries. So, I always try to have a secondary income to support my living. What's more, in summers, due to my school break, I would be more free to work extra and save more money for my upcoming semester.

As far as my availability is concerned, I work in a restaurant specifically in the evening shifts from 5-10 pm, which makes me entirely free during the day. Hence, I will be able to work Monday to Friday in the mornings and full availability on weekends.

I look forward towards your swift response.

Yours sincerely,

Komal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly outlined how you could help (errands, maintenance, cleaning), explained your motivation (financial support for studies), and provided specific details regarding your availability. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements. To reach a higher band, ensure that your opening statement is more precise; for example, instead of 'a day of work', you could specify 'the part-time household assistance position' to show a better grasp of the context.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the prompt, which makes the letter easy to follow. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'As far as... is concerned', and 'Hence' to link your thoughts effectively. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences is more natural. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure supports the development of your message well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task. You use relevant terms like 'household chores', 'maintenance', 'tuition fees', and 'flexible'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'plumping' (which should be 'plumbing') and 'I AM a good candidate' (the capitalization is unnecessary and informal). While you use sufficient vocabulary to convey your meaning clearly, the range is somewhat standard. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more precise collocations or slightly more sophisticated vocabulary, such as 'supplement my income' instead of 'have a secondary income'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'it sometimes, becomes' (unnecessary comma) and 'I would be more free' (should be 'freer' or 'have more freedom'). Additionally, 'I look forward towards' is slightly awkward; 'I look forward to' is the standard idiomatic expression. Despite these minor errors, your meaning is always clear, and the errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on refining your use of articles and prepositions, and ensure that your punctuation is consistent throughout the text.

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