Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-13

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 6.0)

Dear Nisha,

I hope you are doing well. Yesterday, I received your letter. I can completely understand your confusion regarding choosing a job or going for a higher studies.

According to my opinion, being a scholar in your school you don't need a future education. In fact, It is just a waste of time. Most of the students are going college to hang out with their friends. As much as I know, you are not that kind of person.

Finding a job related to you field will give you confidence in future. Most of the time we learn something by doing practically instead of studying at college.

Aa your main subject is accounting, you should find a job in accounting. There are various websites are available for applying job. One of my friends is also working in this field. I will ask him if there any hiring.

if you have any further questions about finding job, I am here for you.

Kind Regards,

Rohan.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly state why college might not be suitable, explain the benefits of working, and suggest a specific field (accounting). However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the claim that 'most students are going to college to hang out' is a generalization that lacks depth. To reach a higher band, try to provide more nuanced reasoning or personal examples to support your arguments. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'In fact', 'According to my opinion', and 'As much as I know'. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'According to my opinion' (which should be 'In my opinion'). The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect your thoughts more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message, such as 'confusion', 'scholar', and 'practically'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'higher studies' (should be 'higher education') and 'related to you field' (should be 'your field'). Additionally, 'being a scholar in your school' is slightly awkward phrasing. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise collocations or idiomatic expressions would help elevate the response to a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'Most of the students are going college' (missing 'to'), 'There are various websites are available' (double verb), and 'if there any hiring' (missing 'is'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and articles.

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