Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-26

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 to express my interest in rendering an assistance at your home during summer. I came across the advertisment at your gate a few weeks ago and I immediately thought to apply.

I would be grateful if I could assist in the kitchen because i am extremely good at organizing. I also have several solid years of experience in preparing both foreign and local cuisine.

As an orphan, I have always had to provide for my basic needs. Currently, I am funding my master's degree which is quite challenging. Working with you on that day will give me the opportunity to cover some financial expenses.

I will be on a long holiday from January 15 till March 20. Afterwards i will be returning back to school. I genuinely hope that I will be considered for this great opportunity.

Thank you for your kind consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon, Ma.

Yours Faithfully,

Ifeoluwa Alli

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly suggested how you could help (kitchen organization and cooking), explained your motivation (financial support for your studies), and provided your availability (January 15 to March 20). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your offer of assistance. You have maintained a consistent focus on the task requirements throughout the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your message easily. You have used appropriate paragraphing and basic cohesive devices such as 'I also', 'Currently', and 'Afterwards' to link your sentences. While the flow is clear, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat standard; incorporating a wider variety of linking words or phrases could enhance the sophistication of the text. Overall, the structure is effective and easy to navigate.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'rendering an assistance', 'cuisine', and 'financial expenses'. There are a few minor issues, such as 'rendering an assistance' (which is slightly unnatural; 'providing assistance' is better) and 'advertisment' (spelling error). However, these do not impede communication. You have successfully used topic-specific vocabulary related to employment and personal circumstances. To reach a higher band, focus on more precise collocations and ensure spelling accuracy for common words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I would be grateful if I could assist...' and 'As an orphan, I have always had to...'. While there are some grammatical slips, such as the lowercase 'i' in the second and fourth paragraphs and the redundant 'returning back' (you can just say 'returning'), the meaning remains clear throughout. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the errors present do not cause difficulty for the reader. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help improve your score in this criterion.

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