Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-07

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 Jasleen,

Hi ! How're you ? I received your letter yesterday that you are finding a job and you need my help.

I have heard a job in the Multinational Company, it requires a Human Resource Manager. It involves recruitment process as well as solve problems related to company and employees.

It would be perfect for you because you have previous experience in this field as well as you have done your study in Masters in Human Resource Management. Also, you have good communication and decision making skills. You would enjoy this job and learn new things about your field and gain more experience.

You can apply through company's website or visit in person there. Other option is that you can send your resume on my number I will give to the recruitment manager, he is my good friend.

I hope you would like this job and enjoy your work. I look forward your response.

Best wishes,

Jagjit Kaur.

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 job as a Human Resource Manager, explain why it suits your friend by referencing their Master's degree and skills, and provide clear instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the 'sort of work' involved, as the current description is quite brief. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader is fully informed about the opportunity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraph breaks for each point. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Also' and 'Other option is that'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. For instance, the transition between the job description and the reasons for suitability could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences are quite short and choppy. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in addition to this') would help improve the overall progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'Multinational Company', 'recruitment process', and 'decision making skills'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'I have heard a job' (should be 'I have heard of a job' or 'I have heard about a job') and 'send your resume on my number' (should be 'send your resume to me'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication or precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'you are finding a job' (should be 'you are looking for a job'), 'solve problems' (should be 'solving problems'), and 'you have done your study in Masters' (should be 'you have completed a Master's degree'). Additionally, 'I look forward your response' is missing the preposition 'to'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing your control over prepositions and verb forms will improve your accuracy.

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