Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-26

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 Shubh

Hope you are doing well. I remember you told me last month that you need a job. I am happy to share that a warehouse company is hiring. I think you are a great match for this position. It's a warehouse packing job; you'll handle packages and pack them. However, it's not a big task for you, I think you can easily handle it.

The hiring process is too easy for the job; you just need to go to the company website and search for UPS. careers and apply for a full-time position after filling in personal information and details. As soon as they review it, they can email you about the next hiring steps or for an interview. If you get selected you can start your work as soon as possible.

yours loving

gurveer

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the job, explaining why it is suitable, and providing application instructions. However, the response is under the 150-word minimum, which limits the development of your ideas. For example, your explanation of why the job is suitable is quite brief ('not a big task for you'). To improve, you should expand on these points with more detail—perhaps mentioning how the role aligns with your friend's skills or interests. Because the response is under-length, it does not fully satisfy the task requirements, which impacts the overall score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the greeting to the job description, the suitability, and finally the application process. You use basic cohesive devices like 'However' and 'As soon as', which help the flow. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the letter is grouped into two large blocks. To achieve a higher band, you should use clear paragraph breaks to separate the different points (e.g., one paragraph for the job details, one for the suitability, and one for the application process).

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate the necessary information clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'hiring', 'position', and 'full-time'. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'too easy' and 'big task' are quite informal and basic. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to employment, such as 'vacancy', 'qualifications', or 'application procedure'. There are no significant spelling errors, but the overall lexical range is restricted.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to follow, such as 'If you get selected you can start your work as soon as possible.' There are some minor punctuation and grammatical issues, such as the missing comma after 'If you get selected' and the informal closing 'yours loving'. While your grammar is generally accurate, you rely on simple sentence patterns. To reach a higher band, try to vary your sentence structure further and ensure consistent use of punctuation.

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