Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-18

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 Mr. Wilson,

I hope you are doing well.

My name is Alex, and we recently met on August 3rd on a flight to Delhi from Bangalore. I was sitting next to you and you informed me that you have multiple chains of restaurants all over India. Consequently, I am writing this letter to inquire about job vacancy in one of your restaurants.

I am looking for a position at management level because I have six years of experience working in hotel management. Additionally, I have done graduation in business and management. Therefore, positions such as manager, and human resource will be suitable for me.

Furthermore, I am very friendly, able to work under pressure, and can provide great customer satisfaction. In addition to this, I can also provide references from my previous workplaces. This is because you can get a general overview of my qualities and how I will be a great asset in your team.

I hope you will consider me for one of your vacancies. I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Alex Xavier

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identified the context of the meeting (August 3rd, flight to Delhi), specified the desired role (management level), and provided a logical justification for your suitability (six years of experience and relevant education). The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, providing the reader with a clear understanding of your professional background and your motivation for writing. The response is well-structured and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which aids readability. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Consequently', 'Additionally', 'Therefore', and 'Furthermore' to link your sentences and paragraphs effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information is smooth. The letter follows a standard formal structure, starting with a clear opening and ending with a professional closing. The use of referencing is clear, and the overall arrangement of the letter is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'inquire about job vacancy', 'management level', and 'great asset' are used appropriately. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is somewhat standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise or sophisticated collocations related to the hospitality industry. There are no significant errors in word choice, and the language used is natural and fits the formal context of the letter well. The vocabulary is adequate to convey your message clearly and professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The letter shows good control over grammatical structures. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as 'I am writing this letter to inquire about job vacancy in one of your restaurants' and 'This is because you can get a general overview of my qualities and how I will be a great asset in your team.' There are very few errors, and those present do not impede communication. Punctuation is generally accurate. The sentence structures are varied enough to maintain interest and clarity throughout the letter. The overall grammatical accuracy is high.

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