Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
Dear Jaivik,
I hope this letter finds you well. How have you been? Its been a long time since we talked.
I am writing this to let you know that I have heard a perfect job for you at our local company in my country. The job title is Front End Developer and it mostly includes a front end work like building a page with use of HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT library. Apart from that, company is also building a whole new project based on REACT JS. The reason I think this job will be suitable for you is that you are great at developing design and you have perfect skills for this position.
Well, you need to go to career page of the company website where you will find a job titled Front End Developer. While applying the job, remember to add my name as reference.
If you need anything, do let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Mistry
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You clearly describe the Front End Developer role, explain why your friend's design skills make them a strong candidate, and provide 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 relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the nature of the opportunity and the specific steps required to pursue it. The response is fully focused on the task requirements, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the opening greeting to the job description, the justification for the recommendation, and finally the application instructions. Cohesive devices such as 'Apart from that' and 'The reason I think' are used effectively to link sentences. While the paragraphing is functional, the flow could be slightly improved by using more varied transition words to connect the ideas within the paragraphs. Overall, the structure is easy to follow and the message is coherent.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using industry-specific terms like 'Front End Developer', 'HTML', 'CSS', and 'REACT JS' appropriately. However, the vocabulary is somewhat basic in places, such as 'perfect job' or 'great at developing'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more precise adjectives and collocations. For example, instead of 'perfect skills', you could use 'well-suited qualifications' or 'a strong technical background'. The word choice is generally accurate and does not impede communication, but it lacks the sophistication required for a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some minor grammatical errors, such as 'I have heard a perfect job' (should be 'heard about') and 'with use of' (should be 'using' or 'with the use of'). Additionally, there are punctuation slips, such as 'Its' instead of 'It's'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the reader's understanding of the message. To improve, focus on ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles. The majority of the sentences are clear and communicate the intended meaning effectively.
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