Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-05

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 Aman,

Hope you are good brother. Its been a while have not met.

As I got your letter last night, so you are not sure to decide between college and starting a new job either. What I had suddenly in my mind is , Are you not enjoying studying in this college or having any issues with someone over there. please tell me without Hesitation.

Moving further, I would suggest you to get ready yourself for joining a new job ,Because firstly, you will earn money for yourself and become independent. Moreover, you will be having more confidence and become mature thinking to life.

So, I think you must be searching job in your study related field which is accountancy , and I am pretty sure No one can stop you from getting an Awesome job with good package annually .

I wish you all the best and see you soon.

Yours Truly,

Gurdeep

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly state why college might not be enjoyable, explain the benefits of working, and suggest a specific field (accountancy). However, the development of these points is somewhat superficial. For example, the explanation of why college might be unenjoyable is phrased as a question rather than a direct statement of opinion, which weakens the persuasive tone. To reach a higher band, ensure that your arguments are fully extended with more detailed reasoning rather than just stating the points briefly. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a consistent informal register throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your train of thought. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moving further', 'Moreover', and 'So', which help connect your ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes a bit mechanical or slightly unnatural in context. Additionally, the transition between the opening and the main body could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for a letter format, and the overall progression of ideas is clear enough to be understood without difficulty, though the flow could be improved with more varied linking phrases.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'accountancy' and 'independent'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'mature thinking to life' and 'good package annually', which sound slightly unnatural. There are also minor errors in capitalization and punctuation that affect the professional appearance of the text. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and idiomatic expressions that are natural in English correspondence, and pay closer attention to word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'Its been a while have not met' (missing subject 'I'), 'not sure to decide' (should be 'not sure whether to decide'), and 'get ready yourself' (should be 'get yourself ready'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage and capitalization after commas. These errors do not prevent communication, but they are frequent enough to keep the score in the mid-range. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and sentence structure will help improve your accuracy.

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