Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-08

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 7.0)

Dear John,

How's life treating you, my friend? I hope you're doing well and staying positive! I received your letter yesterday and was delighted to hear that you've completed your course in Logistic Dispatch and now looking for job. I've some exciting news to share with you.

I recently came across a job opening at ABC transport, a well-known company in the industry. They are not only hiring new candidates but are also willing to provide training for those who has no experience. I think it is great fit for you. In this role, you would be leading a team of four people while handling daily emails and customer inquiries.

This job is perfect for you as you want work in fast-paced environment with a competitive salary. With your excellent communication, time management and leadership skills, I believe it is great deal for you. To apply, you need to visit the company in person and submit your resume. Let ne know if you've any questions.

With Love,

Manpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job at ABC Transport, explained why it is a suitable fit based on your friend's skills, and provided instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements, ensuring the reader understands the context and the specific actions needed. No parts of the task were omitted, and the information provided is sufficient to meet the requirements of a General Training Task 1 response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs covering the specific requirements, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your points easily. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In this role' and 'To apply', to transition between ideas. However, the flow could be slightly improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. Overall, the structure is clear, and the paragraphing is used appropriately to manage the information provided.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using industry-related terms like 'Logistic Dispatch' and 'customer inquiries'. There are some minor word choice issues, such as 'great deal for you' (which sounds slightly informal or idiomatic in a way that doesn't quite fit the context of a job recommendation) and 'now looking for job' (missing an article). While you successfully convey your message, incorporating more precise collocations or varied adjectives would elevate the quality of your writing. The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your ideas clearly without any confusion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'those who has no experience' (should be 'have'), 'you want work' (should be 'you want to work'), and 'if you've any questions' (while acceptable in informal letters, the repetition of contractions like 'you've' can be improved). Despite these errors, the meaning is never obscured, and the communication remains effective. To reach a higher band, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring articles are used correctly before nouns.

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