Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18

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 Smith,

Hope you are doing well. It's been a long time we haven't met but I am glad to give you advice about your future career prospects.

As you recently completed your bachelor's in information technology. Rather than studying again to pursue masters degree, You should try finding a job in your field because practical experience gives more exposure than theoretical knowledge. However, practical on-job experiences are often adds more values in resume and escalate the chances of getting a job with competitive salary and lucrative benefits.

I think you could easily get a entry level job in tech sector, as your field of study is really vast and target multiple roles in tech sectors. There are many new start-ups who are often hiring individuals for such entry-level positions. Starting job in small company and gaining experience is a road to high level job in MNC.

I hope my advice would help you to choose your career. Lemme know if you need any help. I'm just a one call away

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You clearly state why college might not be the best choice, explain the benefits of working, and suggest suitable roles. However, the development of your ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, you mention that college might not be enjoyable, but you do not explicitly explain why, focusing instead on the benefits of working. To reach a higher band, ensure each point is fully explored with specific reasoning. Your tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a consistent position throughout the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'However' and 'Rather than', to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical. For example, the transition between your advice about not studying and the benefits of working could be smoother. Paragraphing is present, but the structure could be more refined to ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea. Referencing is generally clear, though some sentence structures feel slightly disjointed.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'career prospects', 'theoretical knowledge', and 'lucrative benefits'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'practical on-job experiences are often adds more values', where the grammar and phrasing are slightly awkward. Additionally, 'a entry level job' should be 'an entry-level job'. While you attempt to use more sophisticated vocabulary, the control is not always consistent. Expanding your range of collocations and ensuring accurate word forms will help improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'It's been a long time we haven't met' is slightly unnatural; a better phrasing would be 'It has been a long time since we last met'. You also have errors in subject-verb agreement, such as 'practical on-job experiences are often adds'. Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some minor slips. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you move into the higher bands.

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