Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-09
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 Harsh,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to inform you about the hiring that MNC recently started and as it matches your educational background it would be really beneficial for you.
To begin with, few days ago TATA posted on its website that they are looking to hire some junior assistant accountant. As, the work will involve cooperating with different departments as well as managing the accounting books but as you already have both educational and professional background in the same so it would be a really good opportunity for you.
However, there are several ways through which you can apply for the job. They have posted it on their website as well as on indeed and LinkedIn too so you can choose however you think best suits you. Moreover, you need several documents such as your previous job experience and educational certificates.
Please let me know what you think about my suggestion. I will wait for your response.
Yours Sincerely,
Sam
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identify the job (junior assistant accountant at TATA), explain why it is suitable (your friend's educational and professional background), and provide instructions on how to apply (via the website, Indeed, or LinkedIn). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the nature of the work to make the suggestion feel more personalised and helpful, rather than just stating the job title. Overall, the task is fully addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the job description from the application process. You use some cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'However', and 'Moreover' to link your ideas. While these are functional, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. The referencing is clear, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the letter.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'educational background', 'professional background', and 'cooperating with different departments'. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation. For example, 'the hiring that MNC recently started' is slightly unnatural; 'the recruitment drive' or 'the job opening' would be more precise. Additionally, 'few days ago' requires the article 'a' (a few days ago). The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your message clearly, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'As, the work will involve...' where the comma after 'As' is unnecessary, and 'as you already have both educational and professional background in the same' which is slightly awkward phrasing. There are also minor punctuation and article errors, such as 'on indeed' (should be capitalized) and 'a few days ago'. While these errors are present, they do not impede communication and the meaning remains clear throughout the letter.
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