Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-12
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 5.0)
Dear Friend,
I hole you are doing well. I am writing this email to discuss about you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a company.
Firstly, if we take into account the importance of a job, which will contribute to the overall efficiency and well-being of the operations.
Furthermore,i want say to friend he has experience in accounting and computer skills so you can apply for a job on that profession it is easy for you.
Finally,there are lots of websities so you can directly apply on them and within few days you get a call for an interview. I think these suggestions are helpful for you.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Smith
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to fully cover all bullet points of the task instructions, and it is noticeably under the required 150-word minimum, containing only 126 words. While the writer attempts to mention a job and give suggestions about applying, the points are heavily under-developed and confused by lifted prompt phrases and irrelevant filler sentences, such as 'if we take into account the importance of a job'. The recipient is not clearly addressed in a natural tone appropriate for a friend, and the purpose of the letter is obscured by erratic phrasing. Because the word count requirement is not met and the ideas lack proper development and extension, the response meets the criteria for Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The letter lacks a clear logical progression and suffers from poor paragraphing and structural control. Sentences are awkwardly linked, and cohesive devices are either misused or absent. For instance, transitional phrases like 'Firstly' and 'Finally' are used, but they introduce fragmented thoughts rather than a coherent flow of ideas. Paragraphs are disjointed, consisting of single sentences that do not form a unified discussion. Referencing is also weak, with confusing shifts between pronouns ('discuss about you were studying abroad', 'so you can apply'). Overall organisation is inadequate for higher bands, placing this aspect at Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, with noticeable errors in word choice and collocation that frequently cause confusion for the reader. Examples include writing 'I hole you are doing well' instead of hope, and awkward phrases like 'apply on that profession' instead of for that position. The writer attempts some less common words, such as 'efficiency', 'accounting', and 'websities', but spelling mistakes ('websities', 'hole') and inaccurate lexical choices restrict communication. The range is limited and minimally adequate for the task, which corresponds to a Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is extremely limited, relying heavily on basic sentence structures accompanied by frequent, severe errors. Complex structures are either absent or attempted with major faults, such as the ungrammatical clause 'to discuss about you were studying abroad has written to ask you'. Punctuation and sentence boundary errors are prevalent, including missing capitalisation ('i want say') and run-on phrasing. Errors cause significant difficulty for the reader in understanding intended meanings. Because grammatical accuracy is poor and error frequency is high throughout the short text, a band score of 4.5 is appropriate.
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