Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Dear Friend,

I hope you are doing well. Last time, when we met in a park, we talked a lot and I remember you asked me to find a job. I got a good news, there is a vacancy in a supermarket which involves seven hours duty as a supervisor.

As you like to work in a cozy environment, the supermarket is fully air conditioned and 15 staff members are already working over there and your work would be supervising them and managing tasks. I believe this job would be super easy for you because when we were studying together in Canada, you were always told to look after the class in the absence of a teacher. Hence, I think you are good at leading and managing the task. Moreover, you also have 2 years experience of working as a leading manager in a Canadian company.

I already have uploaded your resume on thier website so, an interview date is 7th September. Your email address is added in contact details and soon you will receive further details via the email address.

Yours bossom friend,

Arsh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job as a supermarket supervisor, explained why it suits your friend by referencing their past experience and leadership skills, and provided instructions on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To improve, ensure that the transition between the job description and the application process is smoother, and try to avoid minor factual inconsistencies, such as claiming you uploaded a resume that the friend likely should have provided themselves. Overall, the task requirements are well met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the greeting to the job details, the justification, and finally the application steps. Paragraphing is used to separate these ideas, which helps the reader follow your train of thought. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'Hence' to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'thier website') is clear and accurate throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'vacancy', 'supervisor', and 'cozy environment'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'seven hours duty' (should be 'a seven-hour shift') and 'I got a good news' (should be 'I have some good news'). Additionally, there is a spelling error ('thier' instead of 'their') and an awkward closing ('bossom friend' should be 'bosom friend'). To improve, focus on common collocations and proofread for spelling accuracy.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I believe this job would be super easy for you because when we were studying together...'. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, including article usage ('in a supermarket' vs 'in the supermarket'), tense consistency, and punctuation errors. For instance, 'Last time, when we met...' is slightly unnatural. To improve, work on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, and aim for more error-free sentences to demonstrate better control over complex structures.

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