Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-12

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. Adam,

My name is Bansari Kala and I am writing this letter to remind you about a talk we had on a flight (PT 1123). I hope you remember that we met on the plane from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 10th September,2026. Although, I was not sitting beside you, we had a great conversation with each other regarding business success strategies.

If I would talk specifically about my personal interest, I am actually keen to work in a customer service department where I need to face various challenges. Additionally, daily interactions with clients may increase my communication skills to another level. Thus, I am highly interested in such role.

According to me, I would be the best fit for this role because of my curiosity to learn more and more everyday. Also, I am currently working in fast paced work life of retail store which taught me how to communicate with clients and how to handle few critical situations. I believe I can make a good impact and addition to your team.

I look forward to hear a positive response from you.

Yours faithfully,

Bansari Kala

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response successfully covers all parts of the prompt in a natural and appropriate tone. You clearly reminded the recipient about when and where you met, stating 'we met on the plane from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 10th September, 2026' and referencing the flight number. You also specified your interest in the 'customer service department' and supported this choice with relevant reasons, noting how daily interactions can enhance your communication skills. Finally, you explained why you are suitable by highlighting your background in a 'fast paced work life of retail store' and your eagerness to learn. The purpose of the letter is well-developed and easy to follow. Your opening salutation correctly used the name provided in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear overarching progression. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose: the introduction establishes context, the second paragraph details your job preference, and the third outlines your suitability. Paragraphing is used appropriately throughout. Cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'Additionally', 'Thus', and 'Also' are employed to connect ideas, though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Referencing is generally clear, guiding the reader smoothly from your initial meeting on the flight to your professional qualifications and eagerness to join the team.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate and appropriate for a semi-formal business letter, featuring phrases such as 'business success strategies', 'customer service department', and 'critical situations'. There are some attempts at less common lexical items, although occasional awkward collocations occur, such as writing 'increase my communication skills to another level' instead of 'improve' or 'elevate'. Spelling and word choice are mostly accurate and do not impede communication, allowing the reader to fully grasp your professional background and intentions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, incorporating structures like concessive clauses ('Although, I was not sitting beside you...') and conditional phrasing ('If I would talk specifically...'). There are some minor grammatical inaccuracies, such as the tense usage in 'If I would talk specifically' (better as 'If I were to speak specifically') and 'I look forward to hear' (should be 'hearing'). However, the majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is handled well. These minor errors do not cause difficulty for the reader or impede overall communication.

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