Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-10

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 5.5)

Dear Tony ,

Its a long time to heard from you hope you are doing great, i got your letter that you are looking for a job.i am writing this letter as i have one business , which are hiring.

Additionally,As you have skill of welding and you have all the certifications for that you would be a top applicant for that job. Few days ago i was riding by the street close to my house and i had saw a board of recruiting people for welding with MIG and stick knowledge.

You had completed your studies with program fabricators. This would be a best opportunity for you polish your skills.

Moreover, on that sign board they have mentioned that you could drop your resume on or apply online on their website .

Hopefully you will get this job. Waiting for a good reply from your side.

Thankfully,

Francesco.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You cover the three requested points: you identify a welding vacancy, connect it to Tony’s welding skills and certifications, and explain that he can submit a résumé or apply online. The personal tone is appropriate for a friend. However, the job description is brief, and the reasons it suits him are only partly developed; for example, “a top applicant” is asserted without explaining how his experience matches the work. The application instructions could also be clearer, such as naming the company or website details. The response is one word below the required minimum, so it does not meet the length requirement. Add a little relevant detail to develop the job and application information.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a generally understandable sequence: you introduce the vacancy, explain why Tony may suit it, and then describe how to apply. Paragraph breaks help separate these points, and connectors such as “Additionally” and “Moreover” signal relationships between ideas. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and the opening combines several ideas without clear sentence boundaries. The reference to “that job” and “that sign board” is understandable but could be more precise by naming the company or vacancy again. A clearer paragraph structure—one paragraph for the job, one for suitability, and one for application and closing—would make the progression smoother and less dependent on linking words.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for the situation, including “welding,” “certifications,” “MIG,” “stick,” “resume,” and “apply online,” so the reader can understand the main message. There are also attempts at more specific language, such as “fabricators” and “recruiting.” However, several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or awkward, including “one business, which are hiring,” “riding by the street,” and “polish your skills.” Spelling and form errors such as “Its” for “It’s” and “sign board” also reduce accuracy. Build a more natural range by learning common job-application phrases and checking spelling and word forms before sending the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts both simple and more complex sentence forms, including the reason clause beginning “As you have skill…” and the sentence about seeing a recruitment notice. However, control is inconsistent, and errors sometimes make the reader pause. Examples include “Its a long time to heard from you,” “i got your letter,” and “i had saw,” which show problems with verb forms, capitalization, and sentence construction. There are also issues with articles and agreement in “you have skill” and “one business, which are hiring.” Use complete sentences with accurate tense choices, and check capitalization and punctuation. For example, separate the opening greeting from the first sentence and use a consistent past tense when describing seeing the vacancy.

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