Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-07

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 Stefanie,

How are you, Stef? It has been a while since I heard from you, after the dedication of your new house in Manchester. I am writing this letter to you in respect of your interest in getting a job in my country.

Currently, there is a vacancy in our company for the position of a customer service. This entails resolving some issues our customers complain about and need clarification on.

As someone who is fluent in English and who has good communication skills, I feel you are suitable for this job. Also, considering how good you are at relating to people, you fit for this job as a customer care agent.

Through the company's email address, which is on their official website, you can send a copy of your CV, attached passport, and a cover letter.

I can not wait to see you work with me in the same company.

Best regards,

Caleb.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly describe the job as a customer service role, explain why your friend is suitable based on her communication skills, and provide instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat brief. For instance, the description of the job duties is quite limited. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the nature of the company or the specific benefits of the role to provide a more comprehensive response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Also' and 'Through the company's email address' to link ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, the transition between the opening and the main body could be more natural. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal/semi-formal letter, and the overall progression of information is easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'dedication of your new house' and 'resolving some issues' are used correctly. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in collocation, such as 'position of a customer service' (should be 'customer service representative' or 'customer service role') and 'you fit for this job' (should be 'you are a good fit for this job'). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, but it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are clear and grammatically sound, such as 'As someone who is fluent in English and who has good communication skills, I feel you are suitable for this job.' There are a few minor errors, such as 'I can not wait to see you work with me in the same company' (which is slightly awkward; 'working with me' would be more natural). Punctuation is generally accurate, and your errors do not impede communication.

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