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 John,

I hope you are doing great. I have receved you letter about the job you are looking for and I am happy to say that there is a job vacancy available in a company near my home.

It is an local company named Rising Oaks and they have several locations in my city. This company is one of the best childcare service provider and has the highest pay rate, moreover, I am also a part of this company and I am having a good experience here. This job is best for you as you have done Early Childhood Education course and they are looking for a teacher that have a degree in that.

To apply for this job, you have to go to there website which is risingoaks.ca then tap on job vacancies and after that you have to uploud your cover letter and resume. Then one of the authority member will contact you to arrange an interview.

I wish you get this job and get success in your life.

your dear friend,

Namanpreet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly describe the company, explain why your friend is a suitable candidate based on their educational background, and provide instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a friendly and helpful register throughout. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands the context and the specific steps needed for the application. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more detail about the specific daily tasks involved in the role to further demonstrate your understanding of the position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'moreover', 'then', and 'after that' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally clear, the transition between the company description and the application process could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the letter follows a standard structure. To improve, try to vary your linking words and phrases to avoid repetitive structures, which would help the text feel more cohesive and less mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'vacancy', 'childcare service provider', and 'cover letter'. However, there are some spelling errors ('receved', 'uploud') and minor collocation issues, such as 'authority member' instead of 'member of the hiring team' or 'HR representative'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Focusing on accurate spelling and more natural collocations will help improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'an local company' (should be 'a local'), 'that have a degree' (should be 'that has'), and 'there website' (should be 'their'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall accuracy. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and possessive pronouns. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while ensuring they remain error-free will also help boost your score.

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