Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)

Dear Bridget,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing in response to your request to help you find a job in my country, and am excited to report that I have found one that I think you are an excellent fit for.

The job is a visiting assistant professor role in Costume Construction at a university in my city, and is a one-year position with the possibility to extend for two more years at the end of the first contract.

I believe this job is right up your alley because you have a Master's of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design and Construction and have always said you would love to teach the course at university level someday.

Secondly, the school also offers visa and work-permit sponsorship, ensuring that you don't have to go through the hassle of procuring those yourself if you get hired.

Finally, the way the contract is laid out means you can try the role out for a year and only make a longer commitment if you enjoy it.

I have sent you the link to the job posting via email so you may view the details for the position as well as the directions on how to apply. Look it over and let me know what you think.

Yours Sincerely,

Jenefas.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly describe the visiting assistant professor role, explain why it is suitable for Bridget by referencing her specific qualifications and the benefits of visa sponsorship, and provide instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant. The response is focused and maintains a clear purpose throughout, meeting all requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the introduction to the job description, the reasons for suitability, and finally the application instructions. Cohesive devices such as 'Secondly' and 'Finally' are used effectively to guide the reader through your arguments. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow between sentences is smooth, making the letter easy to follow and professional in its structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context. Phrases like 'right up your alley', 'procuring those yourself', and 'longer commitment' show a natural command of English. The language is precise and fits the professional yet friendly tone of the letter. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation, and the vocabulary used is sufficiently varied to convey your message clearly and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

The grammar is highly accurate throughout the letter. You use a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences such as 'I am writing in response to your request... and am excited to report that I have found one that I think you are an excellent fit for.' Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no grammatical errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, reflecting a strong control over English syntax.

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