Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-22

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 7.0)

Dear Sarah,

Hello. I am doing fine and I hope the best for you. Well, I received your letter regarding the dilemma you are facing. I personally think that you should go for a job interview rather than starting a new degree. As I'm aware that you have recently completed your Master's in digital marketing, therefore thinking of pursuing a doctorate would be monotonous from my understanding.

I think you are qualified enough to try yourself in the job market and I assure you that you will get your aspired work. Apart from your academic qualification, I think it's the right time to be financially independent. Moreover, you will see the outcomes of working as you will have a busy and a healthy lifestyle which includes freedom of buying anything you like or for planing an excursion.

Lastly, in my perspective you should send your resume to marketing firms or media houses. As you have a part-time experience in Walmart's marketing agency, it might benefit you in getting a job as a digital marketing head.

I hope my advice has helped you. Get in touch soon.

Love,

Harman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You clearly explain why college would be monotonous, why a job is beneficial for financial independence, and provide specific suggestions for marketing roles. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and your position is consistent throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the prompt. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanation of why college would be 'monotonous' is slightly more detailed, perhaps by linking it more explicitly to the friend's specific career goals rather than just the academic process itself.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Apart from', 'Moreover', and 'Lastly' to guide the reader through your arguments. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different points requested in the prompt. The progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow. To improve, ensure that the transition between the opening pleasantries and the main advice is slightly more fluid, as the shift from 'I am doing fine' to the advice is a little abrupt.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'dilemma', 'monotonous', 'aspired', and 'financially independent'. The word choice is generally natural and fits the context of a friendly letter. There are a few minor issues, such as 'try yourself in the job market' (which should be 'try your hand') and 'planing an excursion' (spelling error: 'planning'). Overall, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly and with some precision, though it lacks the more sophisticated, idiomatic collocations that would characterize a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control of grammar is generally strong. There are a few minor slips, such as 'As I'm aware... therefore thinking...' which is slightly redundant, and 'a busy and a healthy lifestyle' where the second 'a' is unnecessary. Punctuation is generally accurate, and these minor errors do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, to demonstrate greater flexibility.

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