Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-24

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 Ramesh,

I hope that you are doing well. I am writing this letter regarding a Job oppertunity available right here in my city and the interesting thing is that it is in same company where I am working. These are the details which HR provided me. It is for IT department within my workplace. Main duties will be developing user interface in website style for reknowned international leaders so here you also get chance be in touch with their employees which can lead to a great referal for future career.

When I heard this new you came first in my mind. I know you are right candidate for it because you are tech-savy and specialized in developing software and you got right educational credentials which they are looking for. You can simply go to TATA industrials web page and look for IT cell job oppurtunities under career section. Moreover, send me your resume I can hand it over to HR inperson. Don't forget yo

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the IT role, explains why the friend is a good fit, and provides instructions on how to apply. However, the response is incomplete, as it ends abruptly with 'Don't forget yo' and lacks a formal closing. This incompleteness affects the overall development of the task. While the ideas are relevant and the tone is appropriate for a friend, the lack of a proper conclusion and the unfinished sentence prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure all parts of the letter are fully developed and that the letter concludes with a standard sign-off.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and the progression of ideas is generally clear. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover' and 'When I heard this', to link your thoughts. However, the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the coherence of the final section. The paragraphing is acceptable, but the flow is hindered by the unfinished nature of the text. To improve, focus on ensuring that each paragraph has a clear concluding thought and that the letter ends with a complete, cohesive sign-off.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'credentials', 'tech-savy', and 'referal'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'oppertunity', 'reknowned', and 'inperson', which are noticeable. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they do limit the score. To reach a higher band, focus on proofreading your work to correct common spelling mistakes and try to incorporate more precise collocations to enhance the sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I am writing this letter regarding a Job oppertunity available right here in my city'. There are several grammatical errors, including missing articles ('in same company', 'in IT department') and punctuation issues. The sentence 'When I heard this new you came first in my mind' contains a word choice error ('news' instead of 'new'). While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors suggests a need for more careful attention to basic grammar rules and sentence construction.

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