Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-26

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 Amanda,

How are you doing? I hope you are fine? I was so elated to receive your letter about finding a job in my country. I am writing to inform you of the job vacancy at Seplat Energy,Nigeria.

Seplat Energy, is one of the largest oil and gas companies in Nigeria. They are currently in need of a Chartered Accountant, with a minimum of five years' working experience. The accountant is required to look into their monthly expenditures and find better ways to generate more income.

This job will be very suitable for you, due to your interest in Energy sector, and your years of experiences. They also need someone as dedicated and intelligent as you. Your years of foreign experiences will also boost your chances, as this will add great value to the company.

To apply for the job, you can visit the company's official website and fill out the form. Once you are done, you will attach a copy of your curriculum vitae. You will then proceed to wait for the feedback from Seplat's human resource manager.

I hope you get the job soon, as having you in my country will be amazing.

Yours sincerely,

Abigail

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You clearly describe the job at Seplat Energy, explain why it is suitable for your friend by referencing her experience and interest in the sector, and provide a clear, step-by-step guide on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear from the outset. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, meeting the requirements of the task fully.

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 makes the information easy to follow. You use appropriate cohesive devices such as 'Once you are done' and 'You will then proceed to' to link your instructions. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the introduction, the job details, the suitability, the application process, and the closing. The flow is natural and coherent throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'elated', 'vacancy', 'expenditures', and 'curriculum vitae'. There is a good attempt to use topic-specific language related to employment. While the vocabulary is generally accurate and natural, there are minor issues with collocation, such as 'foreign experiences' (better as 'international experience') and 'Energy sector' (should be 'the energy sector'). However, these do not impede communication and the range is sufficient for the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control of grammar is generally strong. There are a few minor punctuation and grammatical slips, such as the unnecessary comma after 'Seplat Energy' and the phrasing 'I hope you are fine?' (which should be a statement). However, these are minor and do not affect the clarity of your message. The majority of your writing is accurate, showing good control over sentence construction.

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