Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-06

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.

Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter

• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ................. ,

Student answer (Band 5.0)

Dear Sir

I hope you doing well. I am writing to apply for the position of chief at your company. I am interested in this job because of this i have many years of experience in food chain restaurant life and I believe i have the skills required for this role

In addition, I am hard working, reliable and willing to learn new skills. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to your company.

I am waiting your positive response on my job application which mentioned my experience and my skills and my whole life working on food chain.

Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my CV and would welcome the opportunity to attend an interview. I look forward to hearing from you. So please accept my job application as soon as possible when you received email.

Thank you very much

Best Regards,

Taj Muhammad

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points, but the development is quite limited. You mention meeting on a plane, but fail to specify when or where, which was a requirement. You state you are interested in a 'chief' (likely meaning chef) position, but the explanation of your suitability is generic. The tone is somewhat inconsistent; while it is a formal letter, the lack of specific details regarding the encounter makes the purpose feel slightly vague. To improve, ensure you provide concrete details about the meeting context and expand on your specific skills to better persuade the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, 'because of this' is used incorrectly to link your interest in the job to your experience. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in light of our conversation') to create a smoother flow between your ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are some word-choice errors, such as 'chief' instead of 'chef' and 'food chain restaurant life', which sounds unnatural. You rely on basic descriptors like 'hard working' and 'reliable'. To improve, try to incorporate more professional, topic-specific vocabulary related to the restaurant industry, such as 'culinary expertise', 'fast-paced environment', or 'operational management', to demonstrate a more sophisticated range of language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are several grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of the text. You have issues with verb forms ('I hope you doing well' should be 'I hope you are doing well') and missing articles or prepositions ('waiting your positive response' should be 'waiting for your positive response'). While you attempt some complex sentences, they often contain errors in tense or word order. Focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound before attempting more complex constructions.

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