Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-14

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 Rohan,

I hope you are doing great. I am writing this letter to give you some advice on whether to go to college or try to get a job. I wanna say to tell you that you want to try for a job in accountant manager because you recently completed your B.Com, which will help you in your professional life.

No doubt, you can continue your studies further, but you know life needs more practical skills rather than only relying on education.

If you get a job, then you can easily earn a handsome amount of money, which helps you to fulfill your basic needs.

The owner of my work is looking for trust worthy accountant who manages all entries and data. If you want, I can give my reference for you their because that position helps you a lot for learning practical skills as well as becoming successful in life.

you can tell me what you think, I will wait for your response.

Lots of love,

Harman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task. You provided a reason for avoiding college, explained the benefits of working, and suggested a specific job role. However, the development of your ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why he would not enjoy college is quite brief and could be expanded with more personal insight. Additionally, the tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend, though the transition between the advice and the job offer feels a bit abrupt. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with more detailed reasoning or examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the greeting to the advice and then to the specific job opportunity. Paragraphing is present, though the structure is a bit fragmented. You use some cohesive devices like 'No doubt' and 'If you get a job', but the flow between sentences can be improved. Some transitions feel mechanical, and the connection between the advice and the job offer could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear central theme would help improve the overall flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'professional life', 'practical skills', and 'trust worthy'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'The owner of my work' (should be 'My employer') and 'give my reference for you their' (should be 'provide a reference for you there'). To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary and ensure that words are used in their correct context. Avoid informal contractions like 'wanna' in formal or semi-formal writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'I wanna say to tell you that you want to try for a job in accountant manager' (should be 'I would suggest you apply for an accounting position') and 'which helps you to fulfill' (should be 'which will help you fulfill'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some minor errors in sentence construction. Increasing your control over complex sentence structures and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will help you achieve a higher score.

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