Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-24
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 6.5)
Dear Aman,
I believe this letter will be beneficial for you as I found a suitable cooking job for you as I am living in same city that we were studying and here is one restaurant just open two months ago.
Moreover, this is an Indian restaurant which needs a chef for making traditional gravies , snacks and local food of India. Basically, you have to show you cooking skills here.
As I know you very well from college's first day that you are master of the local Indian dishes , so you will do this job efficiently. I remembered that every day of our classes you used to make samosa, curd rice , idly dosa and many more dishes that were amazing for whole class even though professor also impressed from your food. Therefore, you are made for this job.
To apply this job, firstly , you need to make your resume and secondly , you need to meet in-person with the restaurant owner regarding this work. I hope you will get this job as soon as possible.
your Faithfully
Gurpreet kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the job, explains why the friend is suitable, and provides instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For example, the explanation of how to apply could be more detailed, and the opening sentence is slightly awkward and run-on. Despite these minor issues, the purpose of the letter is clear, and all requirements of the prompt are met.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. The use of linking words such as 'Moreover', 'As I know', and 'Therefore' helps to guide the reader through the text. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is clear, which allows the reader to follow the message without difficulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their message clearly. There are some instances of slightly unnatural phrasing, such as 'beneficial for you' and 'master of the local Indian dishes'. While the range is sufficient to cover the topic, there is a lack of more sophisticated or precise vocabulary that would elevate the response. Some minor errors in word choice occur, but they do not impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am living in same city', 'restaurant just open two months ago', and 'To apply this job'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning. To improve, the writer should focus on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.
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