Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
Hello Ram,
How are you? I am writing this letter to inform you that i have a good news for you . There is a recruitment for a French tutor in my city.
As you are looking for a job as a French tutor and i found one for. It consists for teaching students of different schools same as you are looking for having experience with children while making them learn a new language.
It is best job for you because you do not need to worry about accommodation . Everything will be provided by the company that is hiring you. Moreover, Company will provide you ticket to fly here and other expenses too.
It is so simple to apply just go for the given website and fill a form with your resume. Do not forget to put your experience for this job and other job experiences related to children.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the job, explaining why it is suitable, and providing application instructions. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention the job involves teaching students, you could have provided more specific details about the school environment or the curriculum to make the suggestion more helpful. Additionally, the letter is quite brief, and expanding on the 'why' or the 'what' would have provided a more comprehensive response. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the prompt effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the greeting to the job description, the reasons for suitability, and finally the application process. Paragraphing is used, though the paragraphs are quite short. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'As you are looking for', which help link ideas. However, the transition between sentences can feel a bit mechanical at times, and the overall flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect your thoughts more fluidly. The referencing is generally clear, and the reader can easily follow your message.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms such as 'recruitment', 'accommodation', and 'resume'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'It consists for teaching' (should be 'consists of') and 'It is best job' (should be 'It is the best job'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise or sophisticated vocabulary related to the professional context, such as 'remuneration package' or 'professional development'. The current range is sufficient but lacks the flexibility required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'i have a good news' (should be 'some good news'), 'i found one for' (missing object), and 'Company will provide' (missing article 'the'). Additionally, there are punctuation and capitalization issues, such as the lowercase 'i' used throughout. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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