Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-14

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/Madam,

I am writing to request you to allow me to work for an international company for six months in its head office which is in another country. I think I am capable of taking the new responsibilities and duties for this company.

I always wanted to go for bigger opportunities and I think this opportunity is best for me. I want to explore the different working environment as well as to explore the country although it is a short stay.

I would also appreciate it if you could arrange the work from home set up so that I can continue the previous work as well as pending task from there. I can do the work my regular duties as well as my new work away from home as I am willing to do both without disturbing or making any mistakes.

I look forward to hear from you.

Your faithful,

Suraj Rai

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt, which is a positive start. However, the development of your ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, you mention wanting to explore the country, but you do not explain how this benefits the company or your professional development. Additionally, your proposal for working from home is vague; you do not specify how you would manage time zone differences or team collaboration. To improve, try to provide more specific details about your current role and how your absence would be managed, as this would make your request more persuasive and professional.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure, moving from the request to the justification and then to the proposed solution. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite basic. You rely heavily on simple conjunctions like 'and' or 'as well as'. The paragraphing is also underdeveloped; the letter would benefit from clearer separation between the introduction, the body paragraphs (one for the 'why' and one for the 'how'), and the conclusion. Using more varied linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in order to' would help improve the flow and logical progression of your ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the sophistication expected for a formal business letter. Phrases like 'bigger opportunities' and 'best for me' are quite informal and repetitive. You also use 'work from home set up' which is a bit clunky. To reach a higher band, you should aim for more precise professional terminology. For example, instead of saying 'I want to explore', you could use 'I am eager to gain international exposure' or 'broaden my professional horizons'. You need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary to convey your ideas with more precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors that affect the quality of your writing. For example, 'I look forward to hear from you' should be 'I look forward to hearing from you'. The phrase 'I can do the work my regular duties' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. Additionally, 'Your faithful' is an incorrect sign-off; it should be 'Yours faithfully' (since you used 'Dear Sir/Madam'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.

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