Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-27

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 Manvir,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to inform you that Hillcrest Family Dental Abbotsford is looking for a full-time employee as a receptionist. The duties involved in this job are booking appointments, billing, calling, and sending emails to patients as appointment reminders.

I believe this job is perfect for you, as you have recently completed a dental receptionist course, which would be helpful for you to do this job. In addition, you have open availability, which is also a good point. Moreover, this clinic is just 500 kilometres away from your home.

I would like to give you some suggestions about how you can apply for this job. Either you can apply on the Indeed application or visit the office in person and drop off your resume. Do not forget to provide 2 references. Please feel free to contact me at [redacted email] for further details.

I hope you will apply for this job soon.

Yours lovingly,

Harjinder Kaur.

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 receptionist role at the dental clinic, explain why your friend's background makes them a suitable candidate, and provide actionable advice on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands both the nature of the job and the logic behind your recommendation. No parts of the task were omitted, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the opening paragraph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your train of thought easily. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'Either... or' to link your sentences and ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal-informal letter structure. While the transitions are functional, incorporating a slightly wider variety of cohesive devices could elevate the flow further, but the current structure is perfectly adequate for a clear and coherent response.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly and naturally. Phrases like 'open availability' and 'drop off your resume' are contextually appropriate. There is a minor error in the second paragraph where you mention the clinic is '500 kilometres away'—this is likely a slip, as such a distance would make the job unsuitable for a friend, but it does not impede the overall communication. The vocabulary is generally accurate and fits the requirements of the task well, showing a good grasp of common professional and social terminology.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The letter displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Your grammar is generally accurate, and your punctuation is used correctly to support the flow of the letter. There are very few errors, and those present do not interfere with meaning. You demonstrate control over verb tenses and sentence construction. To reach a higher band, you could experiment with more varied complex structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences (e.g., 'If you decide to apply, I would be happy to help you prepare for the interview').

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