Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)

Dear John,

I hope this message finds you well. Yesterday, I received your letter and learned that you are looking for a job. I am writing to tell you about a career opportunity at a pharmaceutical company in my city.

The company is planning to hire new employees to expand its production at a global level. The job involves supervising a team and managing the production, packaging, and delivery of medicines. I believe this position would be suitable for you because you have always been interested in working in the production department. It could also be a great way to start your career and gain valuable experience.

If you are interested, you can visit the company’s website to find more details about the position. You will need to submit your résumé and a cover letter as part of the application process.

I wish you all the best with your application. I hope you get this job and have a successful career.

Take care,

Kaiyah

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 pharmaceutical role, explain why it suits your friend's interests in production, and provide a logical process for applying. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful register throughout. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the opening paragraph. You have fully satisfied the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which makes the information easy to follow. You use cohesive devices such as 'The company is', 'I believe', and 'If you are interested' effectively to link ideas. The transition between the job description and the application process is smooth. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal-informal letter structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'career opportunity', 'pharmaceutical company', 'supervising', and 'application process'. The word choice is natural and accurate throughout the text. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it remains somewhat standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise or sophisticated collocations related to the professional context, though the current level is perfectly sufficient for the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

Your grammar is highly accurate, with the majority of sentences being error-free. You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively, such as the conditional sentence 'If you are interested, you can visit...'. There are no significant grammatical errors that impede communication. The punctuation is correct, and the sentence flow is natural. The control over complex structures is consistent, reflecting a high level of proficiency.

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