Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-07
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
Student answer (Band 4.0)
Dear jass,
I hope your well what’s going on I recently received your letter about suggestions I just wanna ask you in which you have more interest and I think about it and I just wanna tell you may be continue with your study is more benificial for you.
Moreover , I think if you continue your study you have better opportunities in the future and more better changes for job as well.
Your lovely freind,
Rajwinder
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 77 words. Furthermore, the content does not address the prompt's instructions. The prompt asks you to argue in favor of getting a job, but you instead suggest that continuing studies is 'more benificial'. You also fail to explain why college would not be enjoyable or suggest specific types of jobs suitable for your friend. Because the response is significantly under-length and fails to address the core requirements of the task, it cannot be awarded a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The letter lacks a clear structure. There is no logical progression of ideas, and the paragraphing is non-existent. While there is a basic attempt at a greeting and closing, the body of the letter is a single, run-on sentence that makes it difficult to follow the writer's intent. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, and the transition between the opening and the main point is abrupt and confusing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'benificial' instead of 'beneficial' and 'freind' instead of 'friend'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas or provide the detailed advice requested by the prompt. The language used is informal and lacks the precision required for a task of this nature.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is weak, with frequent errors that impede communication. There is a lack of proper punctuation, particularly the absence of full stops, which results in run-on sentences. Examples include 'I hope your well what’s going on' and 'I just wanna ask you in which you have more interest'. The use of 'your' instead of 'you're' and the informal 'wanna' are inappropriate for a formal or semi-formal letter. The sentence structures are basic and often grammatically incorrect.
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