Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 Mohan,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I recently got letter from you , In your letter you were asking me whether you should go to college or try to get job, I know this is a huge question of every students life and i have been from that situation where we may find it difficult to take decisions for our career.

As i know you very well from our childhood, I know that you are not very much interesting in studies and from the beginning you wanted to finish your studies and go for a job , So that is the reason i suggest you to do job rather than studies that way you can also help to your family members financially.

As You may know ,that you have an excellent skills in computer , for that you should apply for computer developer job they have good packages for the years and it is also beneficial for you growth development .

If you are interested for that position , I know someone who can fix you for this position at one of his companies.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours lovingly,

Rob

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it explains why college might not be enjoyable, why a job is a good alternative, and suggests a specific career path. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation regarding why he would not enjoy college is quite brief and relies on a general assumption. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific, personal reasons or examples to support your advice, making the argument more persuasive and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and the progression of ideas is generally clear. You use some basic cohesive devices such as 'As I know you' and 'If you are interested'. However, the use of linking words is somewhat repetitive and mechanical. Some sentences are joined with commas where a full stop or a more sophisticated conjunction would be more appropriate, such as in the second paragraph. Improving the variety of your transition signals and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on common phrases like 'huge question' and 'good packages'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'not very much interesting in studies' (should be 'not very interested in studies') and 'fix you for this position' (should be 'recommend you' or 'put you forward'). To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to career development and education to demonstrate a wider range of lexical control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include missing articles ('get job' instead of 'get a job'), incorrect verb forms ('help to your family members' instead of 'help your family members'), and punctuation errors, such as comma splices. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will help improve your accuracy.

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