Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-10

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 7.0)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to remind you regarding your recent flight on the Mumbai on which we met.

My name is Mansi and on the 1st August, I was your co-passenger in our domestic flight from the Ahmedabad to Mumbai. I vividly remember that you were reading a book named International Hotel Dynamics, and that is where our conversation regarding food and restaurants has begun. On our arrival to Mumbai airport, you shared your contact for potential recruitment at one of your restaurants.

I have done bachelors of hotel management and I am actively looking for role the provide me an opportunity to work as a manager in the restaurants. In addition to that, I have two years of experience as a supervisor in on of the renowned restaurants in Ahmedabad.

I am very confident about my communication and leadership skills. I use to get positive feedback at my last workplace from both the customers and colleagues. I truly believe I am deserving candidate for this role considering my academic background and relevant experience.

Hoping for an interview call from your end.

Yours faithfully,

Mansi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly identified the context of the meeting, specified your interest in a management role, and provided relevant justification for your suitability by highlighting your academic background and professional experience. The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter, and the purpose of the communication is clear throughout. To improve, ensure that you address the recipient by name if possible, or use 'Dear [Name]' if the prompt allows, though 'Dear Sir' is acceptable given the instructions. Your ideas are well-developed and directly relevant to the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the introduction and context to your qualifications and finally the call to action. You use some cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In addition to that' and 'I truly believe'. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. For example, the transition between your academic background and your work experience could be smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the message is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'vividly remember', 'potential recruitment', and 'renowned restaurants' show a good command of language. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'role the provide me' (should be 'role that provides me') and 'in on of the' (a typo for 'in one of the'). While you use some effective vocabulary, incorporating more precise professional terminology related to the hospitality industry would elevate your score. The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the context of a job inquiry.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical slips that occur throughout the text. For instance, 'has begun' should be 'began' (past simple), 'I use to get' should be 'I used to get', and 'I am deserving candidate' requires an article ('a deserving candidate'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading. To reach a higher band, focus on consistent tense usage and ensuring articles and prepositions are used correctly in complex sentence constructions.

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