Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-04

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 Amber,

How are things going? I hope everything is going well with you. I so happy to hear from you, and I would be delighted to assist you with your searching process for a job in my country.

I recently saw an advertisement in a local newspaper searching for a biologist in a famous company INOVA, they are looking for a technical assistance who can preform diffrent methods in analysis such as RNA, blood types and Elisa.

I believe that you are very suitable for this position and you have a strong background in this field, because you worked in a private laboratory for five years, which gaved you a great knowledge and better understanding with these analysis methods.

Regarding the application for the job, you can visit their website and file in a form before, and you will find further instactions there!.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the instructions,

Best wishes,

Amanda

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the job at INOVA, explain why your friend's background in a private laboratory makes them a strong candidate, 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 relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task. To reach a higher band, ensure that the details provided are slightly more specific to create a more natural and convincing narrative.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear opening, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a closing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different points. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Regarding the application' and 'because', which help the flow of information. However, the transition between the job description and the application process could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, and the overall progression of ideas is easy to follow, making the letter coherent and easy to read.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'biologist', 'technical assistance', and 'analysis methods'. There are some minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'searching process' instead of 'job search' and 'file in a form' instead of 'fill out a form'. Additionally, 'instactions' is a spelling error. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over collocations and spelling to reach a higher band. Expanding your vocabulary to include more natural phrases would improve the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'I so happy' (missing verb), 'gaved' (incorrect past tense of give), and 'understanding with these analysis' (incorrect preposition). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct verb forms, and the appropriate use of prepositions. Increasing the variety of complex structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher score.

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