Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-23

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 Sam,

I hope you're doing well. I'm writing this letter to inform you about a job opportunity in my company, which you might be interested in.

As you know I'm working in an insurance company as a service agent and my company is hiring more sales agents in Kitchener to expand its business. Sales agent job involves selling new policies for auto and properties to new and existing customers. This job is hybrid, as agents work from home three days in week and they have to go to office every Monday and Friday.

I'm aware you have 2 years experience in sales from, which makes you best fit for this job. You also have a post graduation degree in digital marketing. Moreover, Kitchener is not far from your city, so it will be easy for you to travel to office from your home.

The process of applying this job is very easy and self-explanatory. You need to visit company website and apply under tab named career. In first section you need to fill personal information like name, address and contact information and in last part you need to write about your educational qualifications and experience.

I hope you'll get this job! Stay in touch.

Kind regards,

Jass

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the role of a sales agent, explain why your friend is a suitable candidate based on their background in sales and digital marketing, and provide a logical set of instructions for the application process. 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 outset. You have fully satisfied the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate distinct ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'As you know', 'Moreover', and 'In first section', which help the flow of information. While some transitions are slightly mechanical, the overall progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow. The referencing is clear, and the letter maintains a consistent focus on the topic throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'opportunity', 'hybrid', 'qualifications', and 'self-explanatory'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'apply under tab named career' (should be 'the career tab') and 'apply this job' (should be 'apply for this job'). However, these errors do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions that sound more natural in a semi-formal or informal context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as missing articles ('go to office' instead of 'go to the office', 'visit company website' instead of 'visit the company website') and minor preposition errors ('three days in week' instead of 'three days a week'). Despite these occasional inaccuracies, the majority of your sentences are clear and error-free. The punctuation is generally accurate, and the errors present do not cause any difficulty for the reader.

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