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 Sam,
I have received your message related to your ongoing job search in India. I would be eager to assist you with that. Luckily, last week my nephew told me that there is a pharmacist job is available in the local government hospital. Moreover, the benefits, pay per hour and pension is awesome, highest among Canada, Australia and the USA.
I know that you have Diploma in Pharmacy and previous work experience as well which makes you a well-qualified candidate for this position. Additionally, as a pharmacist your job duties will be such as dispensing medicines, clinical support and health services.
I have attached the link to the website where you can apply for this job. Nevertheless, make sure to fill out the name of the employee in the referral section in the job application form. If you have any concerns regarding this position, feel free to contact me. Looking forward to see you soon in India.
Sincerely,
Harji
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt effectively. You clearly identified the job as a pharmacist, explained why it is suitable based on your friend's qualifications, and provided instructions on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is slightly limited; for instance, the mention of the salary being the 'highest among Canada, Australia and the USA' is a bit confusing in the context of a local job in India. Expanding slightly more on the specific nature of the 'clinical support' would have provided a more comprehensive response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your message easily. You used some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' and 'Nevertheless' to link your sentences. However, the use of 'Nevertheless' is slightly unnatural here, as it usually introduces a contrasting point, whereas your sentence is an instruction. Improving the variety and precision of your linking words would help elevate this score further.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Terms like 'well-qualified candidate,' 'dispensing medicines,' and 'referral section' are accurate and relevant to the context. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as saying 'the benefits... is awesome,' where 'are' would be grammatically correct, and 'awesome' is perhaps too informal even for a friendly letter. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid overly colloquial adjectives.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips. For example, 'there is a pharmacist job is available' contains a redundant verb, and 'you have Diploma' is missing an article ('a'). Additionally, 'Looking forward to see you' should be 'Looking forward to seeing you.' While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of gerunds after specific phrases.
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