Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-31

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 7.0)

Dear Mesra,

I'd received your letter few days ago, and really happy to hear you got graduated in Mass Communication. You'd mentioned you are looking for job in NEWS channels, so here I am with a perfect match as per your requirements.

Yesterday I was in my university where I'd listen Media department is looking for fresh grades offering 1 year internship as a Media Lab instructor. It kind of easy pissy job, you will have to assist student in using media related equipment and may be twice a week demonstration class.

I know you don't have any experience yet and no one is accepting job application of a fresher. Its a great opportunity to get experience here. Although it's a temporary job but there're chances to get permanent position.

If you make mind to apply for this job, you simply need to go online on Dalhousie career website and apply there. Don't forget deadline is by the end of this weekend.

I wish you good luck and hope to see you soon.

Take Care,

Namra Amin

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the job as a Media Lab instructor, explain why it is suitable for your friend given their background in Mass Communication, and provide instructions on how to apply via the university website. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the nature of the opportunity and the urgency of the deadline. The response is fully on-topic and meets all requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your train of thought easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'If', and 'so', which help connect your ideas. However, the transition between sentences could be smoother in some places to improve the flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the overall structure is coherent, making the letter easy to read and understand.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. While you successfully use terms like 'Mass Communication' and 'demonstration class', there are some informal or imprecise expressions such as 'easy pissy' and 'fresh grades' (likely meaning 'fresh graduates'). These choices slightly lower the register of the letter. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid overly colloquial or slang-like phrasing. Despite these minor issues, your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your points effectively without causing confusion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I'd received' (should be 'I received'), 'you got graduated' (should be 'you graduated'), and 'If you make mind' (should be 'If you make up your mind'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and tense inconsistencies, such as 'I'd listen' instead of 'I heard'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the overall meaning of the letter. To improve, focus on consistent verb tense usage and correct prepositional phrases.

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