Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-28

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 8.0)

Dear Rohit,

I hope you are doing well. In your previous letter you wrote that you need assistance in finding a job for you. I came across a job, in a company named 'ABC corporation' which is hiring for the position of Financial advisor.

My cousin is working in the same firm but at a different branch and he mentioned about the position. Job duties are maintaining accounts and dealing with the customers. Upon hiring you will also be provided with a paid training. I think this job will be perfect match for you, as you have expertise working in this field.

For applying, you must email your cover letter and resume at [redacted email]. They generally respond within 24-48 hours. For further details about this job, you can visit company's website.

If you need any further help please feel free to reach out to me, I'll connect you with my brother. I wish you all the very best for your future endeavours.

Best regards,

Vaishali

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt effectively. You clearly described the job at 'ABC corporation', explained why it is a good fit based on the friend's expertise, and provided clear instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a helpful and friendly persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands the context and the necessary steps to take. No parts of the task were omitted, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used appropriate paragraphing and basic cohesive devices such as 'In your previous letter', 'Upon hiring', and 'For applying'. While the use of cohesive devices is functional, it could be slightly more varied to achieve a higher band. However, the overall flow is smooth, and the relationship between ideas is clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'expertise working in this field' and 'future endeavours' are appropriate and well-placed. There are some minor issues with collocation and word choice, such as 'at [email protected]' (should be 'to') and 'visit company's website' (missing an article). Despite these small inaccuracies, the vocabulary is adequate for the task and does not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations related to professional contexts.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'finding a job for you' (which is slightly redundant) and 'visit company's website' (missing the definite article 'the'). Punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structure is varied enough to maintain interest. The errors present are non-systematic and do not cause any confusion for the reader, which is consistent with a solid performance in this criterion.

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