Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-08
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
- say how your work could be done while you are away
- ask for his/her help in arranging it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
Student answer (Band 6.0)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing this letter because I want to work in another country which is India, and also I want to be working in its head office.
I recently learned on google that in India our company is looking for a employee in head office, and I was also looking to move in that country for six months. It will be convenient for me to work there as India is also my home country. My family there will also support me while I work in there head office.
For the time I will not be here, my peer named Rohan will be doing my work. We both agreed up on agreement that he can take my pay for job here while I will be working in another country.
In this, I really need your help because this can only work if you agree. You can help me out in this situation as there will be no loss of work here, and you do not need to do extra arrangements here.
Kind regards,
Gurpreet Singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: the reason for the request, the plan for work coverage, and the request for assistance. However, the development of ideas is somewhat simplistic. For instance, the explanation of how work will be covered is quite informal and lacks professional detail regarding the handover process. While the purpose is clear, the tone is not consistently professional, which is important for a letter to a manager. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific details about your current projects and how your colleague will maintain the quality of your work during your absence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organised into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'I am writing this letter because' and 'In this' are used in a somewhat mechanical way. There is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect ideas within and between paragraphs. While the progression of ideas is logical, the overall flow could be improved by using a wider variety of transition signals to create a more natural and professional tone.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on simple, repetitive language such as 'work' and 'help'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'agreed up on agreement' and 'looking to move in that country'. To improve, you should aim to use more professional terminology related to business and office environments. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility or precision required for a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'looking for a employee' (should be 'an employee'), 'move in that country' (should be 'move to'), and 'in there head office' (should be 'their'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence construction is often basic. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency of the writing. Focusing on article usage and prepositional accuracy would significantly improve your score.
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