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 job 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 tests, Liver function tests, Spirometry, HBsAg and others. I believe this will help to improve your skills in your profession.

The application process is still open and you need to send your curriculum vitae, letter and license 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

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identify the job role, explain why it is suitable for your friend based on their background, and provide the necessary application instructions. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend, although the closing 'Yours faithfully' is typically reserved for formal letters where the recipient's name is unknown. To improve, ensure the tone remains consistent throughout; while the content is relevant, the transition between the job description and the application process could be more fluid to better develop the ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph addressing a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Also' and 'The hospital is located', to connect ideas. However, the paragraphing is slightly disjointed, and the flow between the job details and the application instructions is somewhat abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to create a smoother progression of ideas, and ensure that the transition between the description of the hospital and the application process feels more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using subject-specific terms like 'centrifuge', 'microscope', and 'Spirometry'. However, there are some inaccuracies in 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 request to a friend). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, incorporating more natural, idiomatic expressions would enhance the quality of your writing and help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('new appliances... was imported' should be 'were imported') and minor punctuation errors. While these errors do not impede communication, they are noticeable. To improve, pay closer attention to pluralization and subject-verb agreement. Additionally, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences, while ensuring that your control over these structures remains accurate.

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