Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Ronak,

I hope you are doing great. I am writing this letter to inform you that I have exciting news. I have found a job for you which you requested last month in my country. Moreover, the company's name is Expert Jewellery, and they make diamond, gold, and silver jewellery and export it to other countries. This is a multinational and reputable company in my country.

Apart from this, I heard about this job online, and I think it is suitable for you because, as you mentioned, you are looking for office work. I believe that you are fit for this job because I know how expert you are in using Microsoft, bookkeeping and data analysis. Furthermore, to apply for this job, you need to go online and apply through it.

Let me know if you need any further assistance. I would be happy to assist you.

Thank you,

Shraddha.

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 company and the nature of the work, explain why it suits your friend's skills in bookkeeping and data analysis, and provide instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the instruction on how to apply is vague ('go online and apply through it'). Providing more specific details, such as mentioning a company website or a specific email address, would have made the response more convincing and fully developed, pushing it toward a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'Apart from this,' and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. While these transitions are functional, they are somewhat mechanical and repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, you could vary your linking words and use more sophisticated referencing to connect sentences more fluidly, rather than relying on simple sentence-initial connectors.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'multinational,' 'reputable,' and 'bookkeeping' correctly. The language is natural and fits the context of a friendly letter. However, the vocabulary is somewhat limited and lacks the 'less common' items that would demonstrate a higher level of lexical control. For example, 'I know how expert you are' is slightly awkward; 'I am aware of your expertise' would be more precise. There are no significant errors that impede communication, but the range is sufficient rather than wide.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I am writing this letter to inform you that...' and 'I believe that you are fit for this job because...'. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control of punctuation is good. There are a few minor issues, such as 'apply through it,' which is slightly unnatural. While you show good control, the range of complex structures is not particularly wide. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate a greater variety of complex grammatical forms, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, with consistent accuracy.

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