Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-14
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 harsimran,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to inform you about the job that i found is suitable for you in a local company. Yesterday, i was scrolling my Instagram and found one advertisement of job that was posted by the owner of the company. So, the company name is genesis security and the post is for guard. In this job, you have to work for public safety and communicate with public. I really think that this job is suitable for you because you have proper communication and management skills that are necessary for these type of security jobs.
Moreover, you have a good time management skills that suits this position very well. For applying this job, you just have to visit their site (www.genesis security) and fill their form so that they will review your profile and do further interview.
Best of luck from my side.
Your friend
Sakshi
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the job, explains why it is suitable, and provides instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the description of the job as a 'guard' is quite brief, and the explanation of the application process could be more detailed. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the specific duties of the role and provide more descriptive reasons for why your friend's skills are a perfect match, rather than just stating they have 'proper' skills.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and the progression of ideas is clear. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'So' to link your sentences. However, the transitions between some ideas feel a bit mechanical. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your referencing is precise. For example, instead of repeating 'this job' or 'the company' frequently, use pronouns or synonyms to improve the flow and reduce repetition. The overall structure is sufficient for a short letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'public safety' and 'management skills'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'found one advertisement of job' instead of 'found a job advertisement'. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more natural collocations and less common vocabulary related to the workplace, such as 'vacancy', 'requirements', or 'application process', rather than relying on basic phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as the frequent omission of articles ('the' job, 'the' public) and capitalization errors (e.g., 'i' should always be 'I'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation issues, such as the lack of a space in the URL provided. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic errors like subject-verb agreement and capitalization, and try to incorporate more varied complex sentence structures to demonstrate greater control.
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