Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-30

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)

Subject- Regarding the finding job in a particular company

Dear friend,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to inform you about a job in my home country as you have completed your study in business management course, which plays a vital role in my country. You have one year experience and better knowledge about this course. You know how to deal with customers.

Moreover, it improves your communication skills and enhances your personality when you work with professional employers. In my home town, there are numerous job opportunities. I really recommended you as it is beneficial for you and career development.

In addition, you can apply for the job interview and send your resume in a industry. Make sure you come in casual. Also, you should have proper documents.

To be very honest, you can achieve high success in this company as you have an international certificate. I believe that this job will helpful for your future.

With best wishes,

Your friend,

Komalpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it mentions the job, explains why it is suitable, and provides instructions on how to apply. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, you mention the job is in a 'local company' but do not specify the role or the nature of the work beyond general business management. The instructions on how to apply are also vague, suggesting the friend should 'come in casual' and 'have proper documents', which lacks professional detail. To improve, provide more specific details about the company's name or the actual job title to make the letter more realistic and convincing.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is generally coherent, and the paragraph structure is logical. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'In addition', and 'To be very honest' to link your ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the job description and the application process feels abrupt. The opening subject line is unnecessary for a personal letter to a friend, which affects the appropriate tone. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the progression of ideas feels more natural and less like a list of points.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher levels. You use some repetitive phrasing, such as 'in my home country' and 'in my home town'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'finding job' instead of 'finding a job' and 'come in casual' instead of 'dress casually'. While your meaning is clear throughout, the range of vocabulary is limited to common, everyday words. Incorporating more specific business-related terminology or more natural idiomatic expressions would significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'as you have completed your study in business management course' (missing article/preposition), 'You have one year experience' (missing 'of'), and 'this job will helpful' (missing 'be'). Punctuation is generally fine, but the sentence structure is often repetitive. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Practicing more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses, will also help you demonstrate better control over your grammar.

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