Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-03

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 Anu,

How are you? I hope you are hale and hearty. I am glad to know that you are trying to get a job in your field. As you asked me to keep an eye on any job postings in my country, I inquired with a few people about it and fortunately I found out that a company named Steels inc in my town is hiring for a bunch of assistant supervisors.

I feel this job can be a brilliant option for you to start your career. Not only does this company offers a high payrate but also provide you all the health benefits.

Also, they are willing to hire beginners. I will also feel extremely delighted if you can move to my town because usually we do not get a chance to see each other but if you will stay here it can be a good excuse for us to stay in touch.

Well, if you want to apply for this job then I am attaching an email with this letter where you can send you resume or ask any questions you have. Don't forget to write me back how you want to proceed.

Kind regards,

Komal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter covers all three bullet points effectively. You clearly describe the job at Steels Inc, explain why it is suitable for your friend, and provide 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 well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more specific detail about the 'assistant supervisor' role to make the advice feel more authentic and tailored to your friend's specific skills.

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 'Not only... but also' and 'Also', though some transitions could be more varied to improve the flow. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal-informal letter. To improve, ensure that the connection between sentences is smoother, as some transitions feel slightly mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'hale and hearty', 'inquired', and 'delighted'. These choices are appropriate for the context. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'high payrate' (should be 'high salary' or 'competitive pay') and 'attaching an email' (you attach a file to an email, not an email itself). Despite these minor slips, the meaning is always clear, and you show an ability to use less common vocabulary effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the conditional 'if you will stay here' and the correlative conjunction 'Not only does this company offer...'. However, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('company offers' should be 'company offer' or 'offers' depending on the structure, but here it is 'does... offer') and the misuse of 'will' in the conditional clause ('if you stay' is preferred over 'if you will stay'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication.

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