Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

Dear Sam,

I hope are in radiant health and best of spirits. I am excited to hear that you are looking for jobs in my country.

One of my ex-colleague has posted an opening on Linkedin. They are looking for an experienced hiring specialist. The work majorly includes recruiting talents for the organization as per the requirements in various projects.

I believe this will be a perfect opportunity for you because your work experience aligns with the job description. Moreover, they are also offering accommodation to their employees. This will help you to save a significant amount of money as the renting prices are sky-rocketing in the city.

I will share the official email of the hiring manager with you. You can tell him about your intentions to apply and send your updated resume. Additionally, you can use the referral of my friend who is currently working there to improve your chances of being selected. His name is Amit Badana and his employee ID is [redacted phone].

Wishing you all the very best and hoping to see you soon.

Yours lovingly,

Achin

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job as a hiring specialist, explained why it is suitable for your friend by highlighting the alignment with his experience and the benefit of provided accommodation, and provided clear instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the context provided in the task instructions.

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 task, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'This will help' to link your sentences and ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal/semi-formal letter, and the referencing is clear throughout the text. The flow of information is natural and supports the overall message well.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, such as 'radiant health', 'aligns with', and 'sky-rocketing'. There is evidence of some flexibility in your word choice. While the vocabulary is generally accurate, there are minor issues with collocation, such as 'One of my ex-colleague' (should be 'colleagues') and 'recruiting talents' (usually 'recruiting talent' as an uncountable noun). However, these minor slips do not impede communication and you demonstrate a sufficient range to convey your message with precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good control of grammatical structures, using a mix of simple and complex sentences. There are some minor grammatical errors, such as 'I hope are in radiant health' (missing the subject 'you') and 'One of my ex-colleague' (subject-noun agreement). Despite these occasional slips, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your meaning is always clear. The punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structures are varied enough to maintain the reader's interest throughout the letter.

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