Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

Dear Simran,

I hope you are doing great. I am glad to hear that you are planning to move to Canada. I believe this could be a best decision for your future.

I heard from my brother about a dealership company located quite close to my house. The company deals with those individuals who are interested in purchasing used cars. This work involves several responsibilities including providing customer services, dealing with mechanics and promoting vehicles.

I believe this could be a great opportunity to built a strong career. Moreover, I am aware of your excellent communication and management skills, which would help you to perform multiple duties.

To apply for this job, you will need your passport and work authorization letter. In addition, they do have online site to apply which I think is easy to fill your personal information.

I hope you my advice will make your application process easier. I would happy to assist you if you require any further information about the company.

I am looking forward to your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,

Parminder Kaur

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 at the dealership, explained why your friend's skills make her a good fit, and provided instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more specific detail about the 'work authorization letter' or the company's name to make the scenario feel more authentic and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphing, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'In addition' to link your thoughts. However, the transition between the job description and the application process is a bit abrupt. To improve, ensure that your sentences flow more naturally into one another. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some minor improvements in sentence variety would enhance the overall logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'dealership company' and 'work authorization' are relevant to the context. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'built a strong career' (should be 'build') and 'I would happy' (missing 'be'). While your vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions would help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good control of basic sentence structures and some complex forms. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I hope you my advice will make' (extra 'you') and 'they do have online site' (missing article 'an'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. Focus on proofreading your work to catch these small errors, particularly regarding articles and verb forms.

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