Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-11-12

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter

• tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• explain how to apply for the job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ................. ,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Deb,

I'm so glad to hear that your coming to India in search of a career and I'm happy to you in finding one. Actually, you are so lucky because one of the local textile manufacturer, Seemati, currently has an opening for its warehouse manager role.

The nature of the job is to primarily look after the flow of inbound and outbound goods. It will just be a Monday to Friday job and they offer a competitive pay scale compared to other employers in the market. Moreover, they offer additional vacation pay on top of all other benefits.

I believe that this job is a great fit for you because I remember you have a specialized in garment manufacturing when you did your Masters in Business Administration. In addition to that, you already have immense experience working as a warehouse manager with some international textile manufacturers as well.

If you are interested, you may apply through their online portal, and at the same time, email all your details to the human resource manager with details of your experience, work permit and your educational credentials. All the best for your new role and you take good care.

Best regards

Gokul

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three points clearly: you describe the warehouse manager opening and its duties, explain its suitability through Deb’s education and relevant experience, and give application instructions. The details about weekday hours, pay and benefits make the opportunity more concrete, while the friendly opening and closing suit the relationship. The reasons for suitability are particularly well supported by the reference to her MBA specialisation and previous warehouse-management work. To make the information even more complete, clarify whether the company expects applicants to use the online portal, email the manager, or do both; the current wording leaves that process slightly uncertain. Overall, the purpose is clear and the ideas are extended with relevant supporting detail.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5

The information follows a clear, useful sequence: the job is introduced, its duties and benefits are described, its suitability is explained, and application steps are provided. Paragraphing supports this progression, and linking expressions such as “Moreover,” “In addition to that,” and “If you are interested” help connect the ideas. The letter also maintains an appropriate friendly tone from greeting to sign-off. Some transitions are a little formulaic, and the final application sentence combines several instructions in one long sequence, making the relationship between the portal and email less clear. Separating those steps or specifying whether both are required would make the progression smoother and the instructions easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the letter, including relevant workplace terms such as “inbound and outbound goods,” “competitive pay scale,” “warehouse manager,” and “educational credentials.” These choices communicate the opportunity and the applicant’s qualifications effectively. There are, however, some inaccurate or unnatural expressions that limit precision: “happy to you in finding one” and “a specialized in garment manufacturing” do not express the intended meaning correctly, while “additional vacation pay” may not clearly mean extra leave. Aim for more natural collocations and check word forms, especially in the opening and suitability paragraph. More precise phrasing would make the letter sound fluent and professional while preserving its friendly tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The response includes a mix of simple and more developed sentence forms, such as the explanation of the job’s duties and the conditional opening “If you are interested.” Most meaning remains clear, but some grammatical errors are noticeable. In “your coming to India,” the possessive should be a contraction of “you are”; “I'm happy to you in finding one” is missing a grammatical structure; and “you have a specialized” uses an incorrect verb pattern. There is also an agreement issue in “one of the local textile manufacturer.” Review verb forms, articles and singular/plural agreement, and break up the final application sentence to control its structure. These corrections would improve accuracy without requiring more complex sentences.

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