Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-11

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 7.5)

Dear Jhon,

I hope you are doing well. It was great to hear from you, and I am glad to know that you are considering finding a job in Canada. As you asked for my help, I would like to tell you about a position that I recently heard about a local company.

The company is currently looking for a customer service representative. The role mainly involves dealing the cutomers, answering their inquiries, handling complaints, processing orders and providing the information about the company's products. It is full-time position, and the company provides training to new employees.

I believe this job would be particularly suitable for you because you have excellent communication skills and gain considerable experience interacting with people while we were studying abroad. Moreover, you are patient, friendly and able to remain clam when dealing with difficult situations, which are essential qualities for a customer service role.

To apply, you should visit the company's officia website and look for the careers section. You will need to complete the online the application form and upload your updated CV. I would recommen including a short cover letter highlighting you communication skills and previous experience. If you want, I would be happy to review your CV before you submit the application.

I hope you find this opportunity useful. Please let me know if you need any further information, and I wish you the very best with your job resarch.

Best wishes'

Hani Prajapati

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly describe the customer service role, explain why your friend is a suitable candidate by referencing their communication skills and patience, and provide a logical step-by-step guide on how to apply. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, maintaining a helpful and encouraging persona throughout. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. No parts of the task are omitted, and the response is fully relevant to the instructions provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a polite closing. Each paragraph has a central focus, which helps the reader follow your points easily. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'To apply', and 'If you want' to link ideas effectively. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the job description to the reasons for suitability and finally to the application process. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas, contributing to the overall coherence of the piece.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for this task, such as 'inquiries', 'essential qualities', and 'opportunity'. While the vocabulary is generally accurate and natural, there are a few minor slips, such as 'officia website' (spelling) and 'job resarch' (spelling). Additionally, 'gain considerable experience' should be in the past tense ('gained') to match the context of studying abroad. Despite these minor errors, the range is sufficient to convey your message with precision and flexibility, and the errors do not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are several instances of accurate complex sentence construction, such as 'I believe this job would be particularly suitable for you because you have excellent communication skills'. However, there are some grammatical slips, such as 'dealing the cutomers' (missing preposition 'with'), 'It is full-time position' (missing article 'a'), and 'recommen' (spelling). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar is generally strong enough to ensure that the meaning is always clear.

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