Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-08

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 Maaz,

I hope you’ve been well. It feels like ages since we last spoke, so I was really happy to hear from you. Thanks for getting in touch and Asking for an advice about whether you choose to continue your studies or try to find a job. i'd be more then happy to share my experience and give my thoughts which may lead you to the conclusion.

To begin with i would suggest you to find a job which can improve your skills timely and help you in career.

continuing your education is also an good idea but as a good friend i would recommend you to find a job and develop yourself best skill in that field and there are plenty of options available for you carpenter, automobile mechanic, industrial safety expert and Such more good options.

Anyway, I hope everything works out well for you. I hope my suggestions have been helpful and have given you a better idea of what to do. Please let me know what you eventually decide, and don’t hesitate to write back if you need any further information. I’d love to hear from you again, and hopefully we can catch up sometime soon.

Give my regards to everyone at home.

All the best

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have addressed all three bullet points, but the development is quite limited. While you mention that college might not be ideal, you do not explain why your friend would not enjoy it, which is a key requirement of the prompt. You suggest suitable jobs like 'carpenter' and 'automobile mechanic', which is good, but the explanation for why a job is a good idea is somewhat generic. To reach a higher band, ensure you provide specific reasons for each point rather than just stating them. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and informal style throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your train of thought. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'Anyway' to transition between ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical, and the logical progression could be smoother. For example, the transition from the introduction to the body paragraph is abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea would improve the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms related to employment, such as 'career', 'skills', and 'industrial safety expert'. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'Asking for an advice' (advice is uncountable) and 'more then happy' (should be 'than'). To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid basic grammatical errors that affect word usage. The range is sufficient for a Band 6, but lacks the flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For instance, you have issues with capitalization ('i' instead of 'I'), punctuation (missing commas), and article usage ('an good idea'). Additionally, there are minor slips in sentence construction, such as 'help you in career' (should be 'help you in your career'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and capitalization would be beneficial.

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