Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19
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 7.5)
Dear Aishal,
I hope you are doing fine. I am writing this letter to express my happiness that I finally found a job that you always dreamed of. I was talking to my brother the other day and he said that their restaurant is looking for a full time assistant restaurant manager position starting from August 20,2026. The job requires you to manage a team of 20 evening shift employees and the desired pay that the company is offering is $50,000 annually.
I highly recommend this job because it will help you build a career in the hospitality industry and it also aligns with your academic knowledge. Furthermore, the company offers various benefits such as an extended health plan, discounted food and free parking. In addition to this, the restaurant is situated in the central part of the city so the commute will not be an issue for you.
You can come to the restaurant at any time during their work hours for a walk in interview. Make sure that you dress formally to leave a good impression.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You clearly described the job role (assistant restaurant manager), explained why it is suitable (career growth and alignment with academic background), and provided clear instructions on how to apply (walk-in interview). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a helpful and encouraging persona throughout. The information is relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the nature of the opportunity and the steps required to pursue it. No parts of the prompt were omitted, and the response is well-focused on the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which aids readability. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'In addition to this', and 'because' to link your ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information feels natural. The transition between the job description and the application process is smooth, making the letter easy to follow. The use of referencing is clear, and the overall structure supports the purpose of the communication well.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly and naturally. Phrases like 'hospitality industry', 'aligns with your academic knowledge', and 'extended health plan' demonstrate a good grasp of topic-specific language. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest bands. For instance, instead of 'found a job', you could use 'identified a vacancy'. However, the current range is more than adequate for the task, and there are no significant errors in word choice or collocation that impede meaning.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your grammar is generally accurate, and you have used a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. For example, 'I am writing this letter to express my happiness that I finally found a job that you always dreamed of' is a well-constructed complex sentence. There are very few errors; however, there is a minor punctuation slip in 'August 20,2026' (missing a space after the comma). The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the letter. The punctuation is generally handled well, contributing to the overall clarity of the text.
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