Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-30

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 Asmit,

I am hoping you are doing fine in India and so is your family.

I am writing this letter to you to inform you about the job posted on indeed for the admin assistant under my company Name Racer boxes

This Job is mostly about the accounting work. Posting all the bills and invoices on day to day basis. All the expense need to recorded. we are using quickbooks software to record everything so you should have a experience of that.

Moreover it is not a stressful job i know you can do it as you have done internship in accounting job in Pune. The company has 5 team members and the work environment is very friendly. Everyone is helpful.

Apply as soon as possible and you can out my reference in your resume

You can simply apply the job by login into indeed account. Search the company name Racer boxes and apply for the admin assistant position.

Unload your resume and you will get a call from the HR team.

I am so excited to see you and work with you in my company.

I know you will be selected for your interview. My wishes are for you and I will talk to HR personally t look into your application

Your faithfully

Harpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job role, explained why it is a good fit for your friend based on his previous experience, and provided instructions 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 position and the specific steps required for the application process. You have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the initial greeting to the job description, the reasons for suitability, and finally the application process. Paragraphing is used to separate these distinct ideas, which helps the reader navigate the text. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat basic. While the letter is easy to follow, more varied linking words or phrases (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition to this') would improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs. The referencing is generally clear, though some transitions feel slightly mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using industry-related terms like 'invoices', 'accounting', and 'HR team'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'Unload your resume' (should be 'Upload') and 'out my reference' (should be 'put'). Additionally, some phrasing is slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, you should aim for more precise collocations and ensure that your word choices are natural in a professional yet friendly context. Spelling errors like 'need to recorded' also slightly detract from the overall quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'I am hoping you are doing fine' (a more natural choice would be 'I hope you are doing well'), 'All the expense need to recorded' (missing auxiliary verb and incorrect passive voice), and 'you should have a experience' (incorrect article usage). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with missing commas and incorrect capitalization in some areas. These errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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