Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-05
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the training course you want to do
- explain what the company could do to help you
- say how the course will be useful for your job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Respected sir ,I Navjot Kaur working in your company.I saw a advertisement for training course which will be useful for our company.In this course,I will learn new skill of marketing, learn creative ideas .In this course the expert trainers which help to develop our skills .This is the best training center .If I join the training course then company should please give me a leave for 1
Month.Sir please coparate with me that's why I will learn m
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 78 words long. Consequently, the ideas are significantly underdeveloped. While you have attempted to address the three bullet points—describing the course, requesting company support, and explaining the benefits—the lack of detail prevents a full response. To improve, you must expand on each point with specific examples or explanations. For instance, instead of simply stating you will learn 'marketing,' you should describe the specific modules or duration of the course. The letter is also incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence, which further impacts the task completion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks a clear structure or paragraphing. The sentences are simple and follow one another without effective cohesive devices to link ideas logically. There is no clear introduction or conclusion, and the abrupt ending makes the text feel disjointed. To improve, you should use transition words such as 'furthermore,' 'consequently,' or 'in addition' to connect your points. Additionally, organizing your response into distinct paragraphs—one for each bullet point—would greatly enhance the flow and readability of your letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, relying on simple phrases like 'learn new skill' and 'best training center.' There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or topic-specific language related to professional development or business training. Spelling errors, such as 'coparate' (cooperate) and 'advertisement' (used without an article), also detract from the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise business terminology and ensure correct spelling and word formation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting almost entirely of simple sentence structures. There are several errors in basic grammar, including missing articles ('an advertisement'), incorrect verb forms ('the expert trainers which help'), and punctuation issues (incorrect spacing after commas). The sentence fragments and the incomplete final sentence indicate a lack of control over complex structures. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence types, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage.
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