Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

Dear wasim,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am really excited to inform you that I received an advertisement email on my Indeed account regarding a cathodic protection technician.

I am aware of your current situation, and you really need work. This role is perfect for you because you have experience; also, you recently passed your NACE level 2 exam, and they are asking for 3 years of experience with NACE certificate. It'sare a great chance to achieve your goals due to high wages good vacation duration.

if you are really interested in this position, please submit your resume to [redacted email].

I believe it will help you to kick your carrier at foreign country

Your faithfull,

Atik

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it identifies the job, explains why it is suitable, and provides application instructions. However, the response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which limits the development of ideas. The explanation of the job duties is quite brief, and the overall tone is somewhat informal and rushed. To achieve a higher band, you must expand on the details of the work and provide a more thorough explanation of why the role is a good fit for your friend. The current length prevents a full development of the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter follows a basic structure with a greeting and a closing. However, the paragraphing is poor; the body of the letter is presented as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow the logical progression of ideas. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences smoothly. For instance, the transition between mentioning the job and explaining why it is suitable is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' would help create a more professional flow and better organization.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You used basic terms like 'need work' and 'great chance'. There are also some errors in word choice, such as 'kick your carrier' (likely intended to be 'career') and 'at foreign country' (should be 'in a foreign country'). To improve, you should aim for more sophisticated collocations and ensure that your word choices are accurate. The range of vocabulary is currently limited, which restricts your ability to express ideas with nuance or professional flair.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'It'sare a great chance' (a syntax error), 'at foreign country' (preposition error), and 'Your faithfull' (spelling error). While you use some complex sentence structures, they are often marred by these inaccuracies. The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization after periods. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and proofreading for basic spelling and typographical errors to ensure your writing is error-free.

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