Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-12

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 6.0)

Dear Inder,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to inform about the job in one of the local company near me. So, I thought it can be perfect for you as I know your interest and skills you have.

The job is in one of the multinational company and you will be working as an IT support technician it is basically an entry level job and you will be assisting users with IT related issues.

It is basically an entry-level job and doesn't requires lot of experience in the starting. Recently, you have completed a diploma in IT operations and even completed a internship which I think provided you the enough experience for know to apply for this position.

I saw this job vacancy on the website of exchange technology limited so you can apply directly with your resume and cover letter. Even keep your transcript ready in case they ask for.

Your lovingly

Sohal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the job, explaining why it is suitable, and providing application instructions. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention the job is an 'IT support technician', you could have provided more specific details about the daily tasks to make the suggestion more helpful. Additionally, the explanation of why it is suitable is brief. To reach a higher band, ensure you expand on your points with more descriptive language and personal context to fully satisfy the reader's needs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. For example, you start two consecutive paragraphs with 'It is basically an entry-level job'. Using a wider variety of linking words or transition phrases (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'Consequently', 'In addition to this') would improve the flow and make the connections between your ideas more natural and sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly. Words like 'multinational', 'technician', and 'vacancy' are appropriate for the context. However, there are some minor inaccuracies and repetitive phrasing. For example, you use 'completed' twice in the same sentence, and 'the enough experience' is grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding redundant phrasing. Expanding your vocabulary to include more idiomatic expressions or varied adjectives would help you achieve a higher score in this category.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. Examples include 'inform about the job in one of the local company' (should be 'companies'), 'doesn't requires' (should be 'doesn't require'), and 'for know to apply' (should be 'to know how to apply'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of infinitives to improve your accuracy.

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