Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-01

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 Gurkamal,

I hope you are doing wonderful in your life. I was thinking about you when I heard that you are looking for a job. There are several local businesses that always need human resources. In this letter I will not only suggest you the best one but also tells you how the job duties.

Firstly, the name of the company is Sigma agency and they are looking for someone who is good in Microsoft Excel. Although you are not a native speaker of Punjabi language, I still believe it would be the best for you.

Moreover, I know that you are very hardworking, they always provide fair salary and benefits to their employees. In addition to that, you will get opportunity to develop your typing skill which helps you in your coming future.

Furthermore, I already sent you the details that how to apply but if you need any further assistance, I will be more than happy to assist you.

Take care,

Sachin

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You introduce the job at Sigma agency, explain why it is suitable, and mention the application process. However, the development of these points is somewhat thin. For instance, you mention the job involves Microsoft Excel but do not elaborate on the specific tasks. Similarly, the explanation of why it is suitable is quite brief. To reach a higher band, you should provide more descriptive detail about the work environment or the specific skills required, which would make the letter feel more personal and helpful to your friend.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to transition between ideas. While these are effective, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the connection between sentences is smoother, rather than relying solely on list-like transitions at the start of each paragraph.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'human resources', 'native speaker', and 'assistance'. However, there are some awkward collocations and minor errors, such as 'tells you how the job duties' (should be 'explain the job duties') and 'helps you in your coming future' (a more natural phrasing would be 'in your future career'). The vocabulary is functional but lacks the precision or variety that would characterize a higher band score. Focus on using more natural collocations and idiomatic expressions appropriate for a friendly letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'I hope you are doing wonderful' (should be 'doing wonderfully') and 'I already sent you the details that how to apply' (should be 'details on how to apply'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, pay closer attention to adverb usage and prepositional phrases. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.

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