Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-25

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 6.5)

Dear Malhar,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my interest to work for 6 months in head office located in Montreal, Canada.

I have been working in "Wipro" company for last 10 years located in Banglore, India. I saw in company's website page, company got new project in head office and they are looking for 3 internal employee. I want to work in head office where I can gain international experience by working with experienced colleagues, in addition to that I can develop professional skills. Also I can bring my knowledge back to my current office.

While I am away, I can work remotely when its necessary. I completed my important tasks before leaving. Also, I share my responsibilities with colleagues. I can attend meeting by Zoom or teams and I remain available by email/phones.

I kindly request your approval for this temporary assignment. Also, If you can help me for transferring procedure and tell me whether company provides accommodation/travel arrangements. Let me know if you need to discuss further by phone or arrange meeting via Zoom.

Waiting for your positive reply.

Kind Regards,

Charmi Doshi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining the reason for the request, proposing a plan for your current workload, and asking for assistance with the logistics. The tone is appropriate for a professional letter to a manager. However, the development of ideas is somewhat brief. For instance, the explanation of how your work will be managed while you are away is a bit vague; providing more specific details on how you plan to hand over tasks or manage the transition would have strengthened the response. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear and the requirements are met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'in addition to that' and 'while I am away,' which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between sentences can sometimes feel a bit mechanical or abrupt. For example, the jump from discussing the project to mentioning your desire to gain experience could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, ensuring the reader can follow your request easily.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. You use professional terms like 'temporary assignment,' 'internal employee,' and 'transferring procedure.' There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'interest to work' (should be 'interest in working') and 'I saw in company's website page' (should be 'I saw on the company's website'). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, it lacks the variety and precision that would elevate it to a higher band. The errors do not impede communication, but they are noticeable.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('in head office,' 'in company's website') and verb tenses ('I completed my important tasks' should be 'I will have completed' or 'I plan to complete'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and preposition errors, such as 'help me for transferring' (should be 'help me with the transfer'). While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your request. To improve, focus on article usage and ensuring your verb tenses accurately reflect future plans.

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