Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-04

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 Hannah

I am writing to inform you about the work I found on Facebook. It involves the need of a medical laboratory scientist which was the course you studied in Alberta University, Poland. Also you informed me about your need for a job here in my country.

The hospital is located at main avenue, not too far from my apartment and the laboratory section just got renovated and some new appliances like centrifuge, microscope and incubator was imported from Japan. It involves kidney function test, Liver function test, Spirometry, HBSAG and others. I believe this will help to improve your skills in your profession.

The application process is still opened and you need to send your curriculum vitae, letter and licence to their email address ([redacted email]).

Thank you . I would appreciate if you address this issue promptly and get back to me about their response.

Yours faithfully

Signature

Ajawara Chidimma

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the job, explaining why it is suitable, and providing application instructions. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend, although it leans slightly formal. The ideas are relevant, though the development of why the job is suitable could be more personal. For instance, instead of just listing equipment, you could have elaborated on how the specific environment aligns with her career goals. Overall, the task is fulfilled effectively, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Also' and 'The application process', to transition between ideas. However, the flow between sentences could be smoother. Some sentences feel slightly disjointed, and the connection between the hospital's location and the equipment could be better linked. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, the job details, and the call to action. The use of referencing is generally clear, though the transition into the final paragraph is a bit abrupt.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including specific terminology related to the medical field, such as 'centrifuge', 'microscope', and 'Spirometry'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the need of a medical laboratory scientist' (should be 'a vacancy for') and 'address this issue' (which sounds overly formal for a friend). While you attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary, the overall range is somewhat limited. However, the meaning is consistently clear throughout the letter, and the errors do not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('some new appliances... was imported' should be 'were imported') and article usage ('at main avenue' should be 'on the main avenue'). Additionally, 'The application process is still opened' should be 'is still open'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles and prepositions.

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