Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
Dear Mitesh,
I have received your letter last week. According to your letter, I have noticed that you are looking for a job and you need help from me.
Currently, I am working as a software engineer in an MNC company. In my company, we have one Open Position for the JAVA language developer, and I am thinking that it will be suitable for you because you have completed a master's degree in Java. Moreover, you have experience with it in your previous Company.
To apply for this, I will send you a recruitment link to your email address. In the next step, you should fill out this form and add my name as a reference in your application. Furthermore, I will let my recruiter know so that he will give priority to it.
If you need any further guidance, then call me, and i will provide more information to you.
Kind Regards,
ABC
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly describe the software engineer role, explain why your friend's background in Java makes them a strong candidate, and provide a logical process for the application. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the nature of the company or the specific responsibilities of the role to provide more depth, as the current explanation is quite brief. However, all requirements are met, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'To apply for this', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas. The progression of information is logical, moving from the job description to the application process. To improve, you could vary your linking words further and ensure that the transition between sentences feels more natural rather than mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure supports the reader's understanding of the message.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'recruitment link', 'reference', and 'priority'. However, the vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. For example, you use 'company' multiple times in close proximity. There are also minor issues with word choice, such as 'I have received your letter last week' (should be 'I received your letter last week' due to the specific time marker). To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and precise collocations to demonstrate a wider lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors. For instance, 'I have received your letter last week' is incorrect because the present perfect should not be used with a finished time expression. Additionally, 'I am thinking that it will be suitable' is slightly unnatural; 'I think it would be suitable' is more idiomatic. There is also a minor punctuation error with the lowercase 'i' in the final paragraph. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring tense accuracy would help improve this score.
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