Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-05

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 Priya,

I hope you are doing well. I really excited to hear that you are looking for job in my country . The good news is that the tech solutions company where I am working from last two years they are hiring people for fulfilling their positions in project coordinator, project manager and project schedule manager.

I found this is a great opportunity for you to get hired, as you have completed your degree of business administration in project management you are familiar with the tools and techniques. The main requirement of this full-time position is person must know about how to use SmartSheet or Jira software to complete daily tasks. This is plus point that you have and increase your chances of getting this opportunity.

You can apply for this job directly from their website go to tech solutions careers page and create your profile than it shows all the job openings according to your experience and education level. Just click on apply and you will get a notification immediately that shows the status of your application.

I wish you best of luck. Thanks for sharing with me.

You faithfully,

Sukhwinder Kaur.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the job at the tech company, explained why your friend's background in business administration and familiarity with specific software makes them a strong candidate, and provided a logical set of instructions for the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, ensure that the development of ideas is slightly more polished; for instance, the transition between the job description and the application process could be smoother to ensure the letter flows as a cohesive piece of communication.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific requirement of the task. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'The good news is that' and 'Just click on', to guide the reader. However, the paragraphing is a bit inconsistent, and the transition between ideas could be more sophisticated. Some sentences are slightly disjointed, such as the run-on sentence in the first paragraph. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would help improve the overall flow and logical progression of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly, such as 'opportunity', 'requirements', and 'notifications'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'working from last two years' (should be 'have been working for the last two years') and 'degree of business administration' (should be 'degree in business administration'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over common collocations and prepositions. Expanding your vocabulary to include more varied descriptive language would also enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and articles, such as 'I really excited' (missing 'am'), 'looking for job' (missing 'a'), and 'than it shows' (should be 'then'). Additionally, the closing 'You faithfully' is incorrect for a letter to a friend; 'Yours sincerely' or 'Best wishes' would be more appropriate. While these errors rarely impede communication, the frequency of these slips prevents a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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