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)

Hi isha,

how are you? its been a while its hasn't it?The last time must be in a fair.

Anyway, i am writing this letter to inform you about one job in most famous company which is suitable form you and its related to your work experience near to our home.

additionally, this job including computer work and just for fix timing, that's why i'm informing you. This conducting presentation, editing and also they are providing work from home. I know with baby it so hard for you to travel all around for work and maintaining work and house life balance.

Also, it so easy to apply for this job you just have to email your resume or you can just call them and ask for their help they will add you in their candidates so you can go which time they provide you.

i hope that will be help you.best of luck dear!

best wishes!

your friend khyati.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the job, explains why it is suitable, and provides instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriately informal for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the job as 'computer work' and 'conducting presentation' is quite vague. While the response covers the requirements, the lack of detail in the job description and the slightly informal, disjointed structure prevent it from reaching a higher band. The purpose of the letter is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into short paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the transition 'additionally, this job including computer work'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the opening paragraph where the sentence 'The last time must be in a fair' is grammatically awkward and confusing. While there is a logical flow, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the presence of some awkward phrasing limit the coherence of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. There are several instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'fix timing' instead of 'fixed hours' and 'add you in their candidates' instead of 'add you to their list of candidates'. Spelling errors like 'isha' (proper noun capitalization) and 'i' (lowercase pronoun) are frequent. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the message, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include 'its been a while its hasn't it?', 'this job including computer work', and 'i hope that will be help you'. Punctuation is inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and for the pronoun 'I'. These errors are noticeable and occasionally distract the reader, though they do not fully impede communication.

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