Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-29
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 6.5)
Dear Sumit,
I heard from one of our friend that you have completed your graduation and now, you are looking for a job. I have one job for you that might can help you to get better insights of what you need.
I am working as a software engineer in one of the reputated company in Canada "Illusion". My company is hiring new employees such as front end developer, web developer etc. As far you have done your graduation in IT technologies, I think web developer will be a great option for you.
Also, this will help you to sharpen your skills as a developer and compensation is really high as compared to the other programming companies.
To apply for this position, you need to create an account on the company's official website www.illusionsolutions.com and then you will be able to see the opened positions under the recruiting tab.There you need to fill your information and you can write my name as reference and my employee code [redacted phone].
I will be glad if you get this position. I will lok forward to hear from you.
Your sincerely,
Sonia
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the software engineering role, explain why it is a good fit given your friend's IT background, and provide specific instructions on how to apply using the company website and your referral code. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, ensure that all minor grammatical slips do not distract from the clarity of your message.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the news of the job to the specific details and finally the application process. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Also' and 'To apply for this position' to link your ideas. While the structure is sound, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter format.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using industry-related terms like 'software engineer', 'front end developer', and 'compensation'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'reputated company' (should be 'reputable company') and 'opened positions' (should be 'open positions'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of your writing. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and ensuring that adjectives are used in their correct forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'might can help' (a double modal error), 'As far you have done' (should be 'As you have completed'), and 'I will lok forward to hear' (should be 'I look forward to hearing'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. Increasing your control over verb tenses and modal verbs would significantly improve your score in this area.
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