Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-02
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 Rosy,
Hope my letter finds you in good health, I am writing to inform you that I found a job vacancy for you, as you told me earlier that you are looking for work in India.
The job is at Nahar's Textile Industries for production Manager. The job description says that you have to manage the production, meet new clients, need excellent communication and marketing skills. As you have done your Master's in Fashion Designing you have great knowledge of this field. Moreover, I know you are a quick learner and multitasker and also has great leadership quality, therefore I believe this job suits you.
You can apply for it via LinkedIn If you have account with on it, if not you can directly go to their website www.nahartextiles.com, and under job title you can search for vacancies. Do not forgot to attach your updated resume and also portfolio.
Wishing you all the best, See you soon
Yours lovingly,
Max.
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 role at Nahar's Textile Industries, explain why your friend's background in Fashion Designing makes her a suitable candidate, and provide clear instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a friendly letter, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly more on the specific nature of the 'production' tasks to provide a more vivid picture of the role, but overall, the response is well-developed and meets all requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'therefore' to link your thoughts. However, the transition between the opening and the first body paragraph is slightly abrupt. To improve, ensure that your sentences flow more naturally into one another. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is clear and easy to follow throughout the letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'vacancy', 'multitasker', and 'portfolio' correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice and phrasing, such as 'has great leadership quality' (should be plural 'qualities') and 'If you have account with on it' (which is grammatically awkward). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and refining your word choices will help you achieve a higher score in this area.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'Hope my letter finds you in good health' is missing a subject ('I hope'), and 'Do not forgot' should be 'Do not forget'. Additionally, there are some punctuation issues, such as comma splices in the first paragraph. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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