Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-23
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 to respond your advertisement for help in house hold work for few hours a day in next summer.i would like to help you in this position as i just completed my masters course at university i am availabe to help you in next summer.
I am capable to doing house work as i am leaving alone i had to done all my house hold work by my self so i had lititle bit of experince on that .i will do some house hold work for you like vaccuming,mopping,dishing,cleaning,some esay cooking also i had experience of baking.also i can do some other work like taking care of child,walking pets,gardening,laundry,and if needed help with shopping ,grocery. I am very keen to help others also by doing work for you i can get finacially help to my rent of appratment.also i am immigrant i can improve my english language speking ability by talking with native English speking woman it will benifit for my commnication skill.
In summer from 1st june to end september i am available from monday to friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on saturday im avalable 12:00 to 3:00 and on sunday i am not available on last week of july due to family function at my cousine's home.i am capale do such work for you kindly respond as soon as possible i am happy to hear form you.
Your Faithfully,
Patel
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The response successfully covers all bullet points of the task instructions. The writer suggests several ways to help around the home, stating 'i will do some house hold work for you like vaccuming, mopping, dishing, cleaning'. The reason for wanting the work is clearly explained through personal motivation: 'i can get finacially help to my rent of appratment' and to improve English speaking ability. Availability is also detailed with specific dates and exceptions, such as 'in summer from 1st june to end september i am available from monday to friday' alongside noted unavailability on the last week of July. All parts of the prompt are fully addressed, fitting the Band 6 descriptor well.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The letter is organised into three main paragraphs corresponding to the introduction, body details, and availability closing. However, the internal cohesion of the paragraphs is weak due to a lack of proper punctuation, run-on sentences, and basic linking devices. For instance, the second paragraph crams a multitude of chores and motivations together without sufficient pausing or cohesive markers ('also i can do some other work like taking care of child...also i am immigrant'). Paragraphing is present, but referencing and logical flow are sometimes faulty, leading to a mechanical feel, which aligns with Band 5.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but is frequently hindered by spelling errors and incorrect word forms. Examples include 'house hold work', 'dishing', 'finacially', 'appratment', and 'speking'. While the writer attempts a reasonable range of vocabulary relevant to household chores and daily life (e.g., 'vaccuming', 'mopping', 'gardening', 'laundry'), the high frequency of spelling mistakes and awkward word choices such as 'get finacially help' keeps the score at Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but grammatical accuracy is quite low. There are frequent punctuation and capitalization errors, such as starting sentences with lowercase letters ('i am writing', 'i am capable') and run-on sentences lacking proper terminal punctuation ('...little bit of experince on that .i will do...'). Errors in verb forms and prepositions are also common, such as 'respond your advertisement' instead of 'respond to your advertisement' and 'leaving alone' instead of 'living alone'. These issues cause some difficulty for the reader, fitting the Band 5 descriptors.
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