Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-26
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 7.5)
Dear Mr Barron,
I am Robert Caldwell, who sat next to you on a flight from Brisbane to London on September 18th. You offered me your business card after hearing about my enthusiasm to work in a restaurant. I am writing regarding my keen interest to work in one of your restaurants as an assistant manager.
It was very kind of you to advise me that I should contact you if I ever want to work in a restaurant. As I mentioned briefly during our delightful conversation, I used to work at a restaurant as an assistant manager and took a break from work to complete my Master's degree. Now that I am willing to work again, I would like you to consider me as a potential employee in one of your restaurants in Australia - perhaps as an assistant manager.
I have worked as an assistant manager in a reputed restaurant in Melbourne for about 3 years, and before that, I was in charge of the customer care department in a retail shop. I have completed a course in hotel management from one of the top management schools in Australia. I am positive that my skills and expertise will be useful to your organisation.
If you have any queries, please contact me at the email address or phone number provided on my Curriculum Vitae.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Caldwell
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response fully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You clearly identified the context of the meeting (Brisbane to London flight), specified the desired role (assistant manager), and provided a strong justification for your suitability by highlighting your previous experience and relevant qualifications. The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter, and the purpose is clear from the outset. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, meeting all requirements of the prompt effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the introduction and context to the specific request and finally to your qualifications. Cohesive devices such as 'As I mentioned briefly' and 'Now that I am' are used effectively to link sentences. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is easy to follow, ensuring the reader can navigate the information without difficulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a professional context. Phrases like 'keen interest', 'potential employee', and 'expertise' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it could be further elevated to reach a higher band by incorporating more sophisticated collocations or nuanced professional terminology. There are no spelling errors, and the word choice is consistently precise and fits the formal tone required for this task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The writing is highly accurate, with the majority of sentences being error-free. You use a variety of structures, including complex sentences such as 'Now that I am willing to work again, I would like you to consider me...' and 'I have worked as an assistant manager... and before that, I was in charge of...'. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no significant grammatical slips that impede communication. The control over tense and sentence structure is strong.
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