Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-17

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 Sarah,

Hello. I'm doing fine and I hope that you are in the radiant health. Last week, I received your letter regarding your job hunt. Guess what ? I have found the perfect job that matches your job profile. It is in the marketing sector and the job title is,"digital marketing executive". The minute I saw the advert, your name clicked in my mind instantly.

The job qualifications requires a diploma in Digital marketing along with or without prior experience. I know you have worked as a marketing sales manager in your country while completing your study. I think it's the best offer you will get as the salary package is quiet impressive. Moreover, it offers the chance to travel to variety of aesthetically pleasing locations and I know, how much you love being in your aesthetic world.

You can simply visit the site to apply for this position or you can email them your resume directly. I will attach the email address along with the company's website.

I'm praying for you get this job and I hope to see you soon.

Love,

Harman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the job as a 'digital marketing executive', explain why it is suitable based on your friend's previous experience as a 'marketing sales manager', and provide clear 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 well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. No parts of the task are omitted, and the response is fully relevant to the instructions provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'The minute I saw', which help connect your thoughts. However, the transition between the job description and the application process could be slightly smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is logical and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'aesthetically pleasing', 'salary package', and 'job profile'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'radiant health' (which sounds slightly unnatural in this context) and 'quiet impressive' (where 'quite' was intended). Despite these minor slips, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly and effectively. You attempt to use more sophisticated language, which is a positive sign, though some collocations could be more natural to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are a few grammatical errors, such as 'The job qualifications requires' (subject-verb agreement) and 'I'm praying for you get' (which should be 'praying that you get'). Additionally, there is a minor punctuation error with the comma placement before the question mark in 'Guess what ?'. However, these errors do not impede communication, and the majority of your sentences are clear and well-constructed. You show a good command of basic and some complex grammar.

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