Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-02

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 7.5)

Dear Mrs Barrett,

I am writing in response to your advertisement for someone to help you in your home next summer. I would be very interested in taking up this opportunity and believe I could assist you with several household tasks.

I could help with cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry and preparing simple meals. I would also be happy to do grocery shopping and other small errands if required. In addition, I can help keep the house organised and tidy on a regular basis.

I would like to do this work because I am looking for a part-time job during the summer break. I believe it would be a good opportunity to earn some money while gaining valuable work experience. I also enjoy helping people and would be comfortable working in a home environment.

Regarding my availability, I will be free throughout June and July, except for weekends when I have some family commitments. I can work for three to four hours a day, preferably in the morning. However, I will not be available in August because I will need to prepare for my studies.

I would be grateful if you could let me know whether you would like to meet and discuss the work in more detail.

Yours sincerely,

xyz

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response fully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly outline the household tasks you can perform, provide a logical reason for wanting the job, and specify your availability in June and July while noting your unavailability in August. The tone is consistently appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. You have successfully covered all requirements of the task in a professional and helpful manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is well-structured with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the prompt, which makes the information easy to follow. You use appropriate cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Regarding my availability', and 'However' to link your ideas smoothly. The paragraphing is logical and contributes to the overall flow of the letter. The transition between your skills, your motivation, and your availability is seamless, demonstrating a high level of control over the structure of the correspondence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a formal letter. Phrases like 'taking up this opportunity', 'household tasks', and 'family commitments' are used accurately and naturally. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it is generally standard. To reach the highest bands, you could incorporate slightly more sophisticated collocations or nuanced expressions to describe your willingness to help. However, the current range is more than sufficient to convey your message precisely without any errors in word choice.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your grammar is highly accurate throughout the letter. You use a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences such as 'I would be grateful if you could let me know whether you would like to meet...', which are handled correctly. There are no noticeable grammatical errors, and your punctuation is consistent and correct. The control over verb tenses, particularly when discussing future availability, is excellent. The writing is error-free, which demonstrates a strong command of English grammar.

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