Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-16

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 6.0)

Dear Aqsa,

I hope you're doing well. I get know that you're finding job in my country. I would like to prefer you that the most depending job these days in country is in software houses. There are verious software companies and they are demanding new employes. Developers task is to build websites. You recently completed your degree in Computer Science. It's a great opportunity for you to join any software company.

I would like to tell you that there is so many software companies near to my home, two of them is exactly 5 minutes aways from my place. They both are hiring backend and frontend developers. You should know that what us your interest, and than you should apply for it. Applying online is suitable for you. You can drop a cv online and if you're eligible for the position they will call you with in a week.

I hope this this will help you out. I'm looking forward to response that you're availing the opportunity.

Yours Sincerely,

Zohra

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You successfully tell your friend Aqsa about a job in software houses involving website development, explain why it is suitable since she recently completed a Computer Science degree, and outline how to apply online. All parts of the task are addressed, and the tone is appropriately friendly and informal for a general training letter. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed, such as specific details about the company or the exact application link/steps. The tone and purpose are clear throughout, satisfying the requirements for a Band 6.0 performance under Task Achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a coherent overall arrangement with a clear beginning and ending. Paragraphing is used to separate different points, such as the introduction and job description in the first paragraph, and the location and application method in the second paragraph. However, cohesion is sometimes faulty or mechanical. For example, transition markers like 'than you should apply' and referencing elements such as 'this this will help you out' show awkward transitions and referencing issues. Paragraphing could also be managed more naturally. Overall, the organization is clear enough to follow, placing the response solidly at Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms related to employment and technology, such as 'software houses', 'Computer Science degree', and 'backend and frontend developers'. However, there are several noticeable lexical errors and inappropriate word choices, such as 'I get know that', 'finding job', 'I would like to prefer you', 'most depending job', and 'verious'. These errors demonstrate a limited control of collocations and word forms, although communication is not impeded. These features align closely with the Band 5.5 descriptor, showing an adequate attempt with frequent lexical inaccuracies.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'You recently completed your degree in Computer Science' and 'if you're eligible for the position they will call you with in a week.' However, there are frequent grammatical and punctuation errors throughout the text, including tense and preposition mistakes like 'two of them is exactly 5 minutes aways', 'what us your interest', and 'than you should apply'. Punctuation and article usage also need attention. Because simple sentences are generally accurate while complex structures contain frequent errors, this corresponds to a Band 5.5 score.

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