Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 Sam,

Hope your are doing well and having a great week!

Recently one of the renowned company in my country posted about the jobs related IT, which is perfect for you according to your academic background. About the job description, it includes work related to computer networking, in a MNC in Delhi. Some of the vacancies are also open for administrative jobs, which you might prefer because of your work experience. This generally include the office work, to keep the records organized, file all the incoming information regarding the placements and enrollments in a school..

Administrative job is perfect for you , as you have complete knowledge about MS word and other essential tools, which is required for this particular job. Apart from that, the requirement also mentioned about communication skills and work under pressure, which I am sure you can handle this because of your last job, when you worked as a receptionist.

This opportunity will not only provide you experience, but also alleviate the fear of work in MNC, which is your dream place to work in. To apply this job, simple go to there website, i will provide you future information once you make up your mind.

Let's catch up this weekend. Let me know if you are free for coffee on Saturday!

Warm regards,

Nardeep

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job, explained why it is suitable for your friend, 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 relevant and well-developed, such as linking the friend's past experience as a receptionist to the current administrative vacancy. To reach a higher band, ensure that all details are fully accurate; for instance, you mention 'IT' jobs and 'administrative' jobs in the same context, which could be slightly confusing. Overall, the task is fulfilled effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your points easily. You use some cohesive devices like 'Apart from that' and 'This opportunity will not only...', which help connect your thoughts. However, the transition between the IT job and the administrative job is a bit abrupt. To improve, ensure that your paragraphing is consistent and that you use a wider variety of linking words to create a smoother flow between sentences and ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'renowned', 'vacancies', and 'alleviate'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'provide you experience' (should be 'provide you with experience') and 'future information' (likely meant 'further information'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise word usage. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary choices are natural and contextually accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'one of the renowned company' (should be 'companies'), 'there website' (should be 'their'), and 'apply this job' (should be 'apply for this job'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and subject-verb agreement issues, such as 'Hope your are doing well'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and preposition usage will help improve your score.

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