Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-15

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)

Dear Sumit,

I hope you are doing well. I would like to recall that we met during a flight from Vancouver to Ontario, a month ago. You have shared that you own many restaurants in Ontario and I can contact you for job opportinies. I am writing for the same purpose. I was thinking to switch my current job. I work in a well known restaurant, but due to business pressure, the owner of the restaurant is about to close it in a couple of months. I have applied in many restaurants, but hearing back is too rare in job market, these days. I know your restaurant chain is very popular too. So, if you could look into this and help me to get job there. I am a good chef, and expert to cook, Indian, Thai, and Chinese food. And i have front counter experience too. Please let me know, if there are any opportunities available. My availability is full time, from Monday to Saturday. I know restaurants usually get busy during weekends, so i can swap any other day for a day off once a week.

Hope to listen from your side.

Best Regards,

Sid

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The student has successfully covered all parts of the letter prompt. The opening correctly reminds the recipient where and when they met ('during a flight from Vancouver to Ontario, a month ago'). The writer clearly states the desired position and relevant culinary skills ('I am a good chef, and expert to cook, Indian, Thai, and Chinese food. And i have front counter experience too'). Furthermore, the response successfully explains why the writer would be suitable by mentioning full-time availability, flexibility regarding weekend shifts, and relevant industry background. The tone is appropriately polite and semi-formal, fulfilling the purpose of a job inquiry letter. Ideas are fully extended and the requirements of the general task are well met, leading to a solid band score for this criterion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter exhibits a clear overall logical organisation and progression. The response flows reasonably well from the greeting and reminder of the encounter, to the purpose of writing, suitability for the job, and finally a polite closing. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'So, if you could...' and 'Please let me know...', although paragraphing is slightly under-utilised as the main body of text forms one dense block rather than distinct functional paragraphs. Referencing is generally clear, though occasional transitional links feel somewhat conversational and mechanical (e.g., starting sentences with 'And i have...'). Overall, the structural progression is logical and easy to follow throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate clearly and appropriately for a job inquiry. Phrases like 'switch my current job', 'business pressure', and 'opportunities available' are deployed effectively. However, there are some spelling and word-choice errors, such as 'opportinies' (opportunities), 'expert to cook' instead of 'expert at cooking', and 'hearing back is too rare in job market'. While less common lexical items are attempted, there are occasional inaccuracies in collocation and word formation that prevent the lexical score from reaching higher bands. Nevertheless, the vocabulary is adequate to convey the intended meaning without causing major confusion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating control over standard structures (e.g., 'I know restaurants usually get busy during weekends, so i can swap any other day for a day off once a week'). There are, however, several grammatical errors and punctuation lapses, such as lower-case 'i', missing articles ('in job market'), and awkward phrasing like 'You have shared that you own many restaurants... and I can contact you'. Complex structures sometimes contain errors or awkward punctuation, but they rarely impede communication. The control over grammar is mostly consistent throughout the letter, allowing the reader to understand all intended points easily.

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