Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-25

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 6.5)

Hello Mr. David,

I hope this letter finds you well. This is Rajan Damodaran we met on the flight from Delhi to Toronto fight last week. Thank you for providing me an opportunity to share my qualifiction for the Manager position at your restaurant.

I have done Bachelore's in Hotel management along with degree certification course in project management. That not only makes me a good candidate, but also my qualification will help grow your business prospects positively. Moreover, I have 3 years of experience for the same industry which will save your time and efforts of providing training. This role aligns with my future goals and I am looking forward for long term commitments.

I am attaching my academic documentation for your reference along with the resume.

Please let me know if any further information is required from my side. Looking forward to receing a positive response.

Warm regards,

Rajan D.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: the meeting context, the job interest, and the justification for suitability. The tone is appropriate for a professional business letter. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, although the development of the 'suitability' section could be slightly more detailed to reach a higher band. For instance, explaining specific achievements during the three years of experience would have strengthened the argument. However, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader is left with no doubt about the writer's intentions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the meeting details from the job application and the closing. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'That not only makes me...' are used to link ideas, although the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. Referencing is generally clear, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. The letter maintains a consistent focus throughout, ensuring the reader understands the transition from the initial meeting to the current request for employment.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some professional terms like 'business prospects', 'academic documentation', and 'long term commitments'. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'qualifiction', 'Bachelore's', and 'receing'. These errors are noticeable but do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, the student should aim for more precise collocations and ensure accuracy in spelling. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended message clearly, but it lacks the sophistication and variety required for a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'I have done Bachelore's' (should be 'I have a Bachelor's degree'), 'experience for the same industry' (should be 'in'), and 'looking forward for' (should be 'to'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though some phrasing is slightly awkward. While the errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the message, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and improving control over prepositions would enhance the overall quality.

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