Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-24
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 Albert,
How are you doing and how is life treating you? It's 4 years now, since we see each other, I really miss your company, but distance and life had created space with suprises. I am writing to respond to the email I received from you last month. I saw a job advert that will align with your career path. therefore, I decided to give you details of the job application below.
To begin with, My neigbour mentioned to me that his company is looking for an automation engineer, that would be ready for a 2 weeks on and off rotation assignment. The job requirmment allows training on the job, so you dont need to worry, if you would be needing years of experience. Furthermore, I know you are very good in autoomation and control systems, and I believe, you could be the right man for this job. Hence, I want you to give it a trial by applying and please be smart about it.
Furthermore, I have attached the company's website and email to this email, Please send your resume with a short experience report. Also, attach any relevant document that would make you their choice of candidate. The job application will be expiring on the 1st of December, 2026.
Finally, I wish you all the best, as I am hopeful, you will be contacted, and this job will bring us closer.
Yours sincerely,
Sotonye Davids
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The letter addresses all three requirements: it identifies an automation-engineer vacancy and its rotation pattern, explains that Albert’s automation and control-systems skills make him a suitable candidate, and gives application instructions and a deadline. The friendly opening and closing also suit the relationship. The explanation of the work itself is brief, however: the rotation is mentioned, but the actual duties are not described. The suitability point is relevant but could be supported with a more specific link between Albert’s experience and the role. To strengthen the response, add one or two likely responsibilities and clarify what makes his background a particularly good match.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The information follows a clear progression from personal greeting, to the vacancy and suitability, to application steps and a closing wish. Paragraphing helps the reader distinguish these stages, and signposts such as “To begin with,” “Furthermore,” and “Finally” make the sequence easy to follow. Some linking is repetitive, especially the repeated use of “Furthermore,” and the transitions occasionally feel formulaic rather than natural. The opening also moves quickly from personal news to the purpose of the letter. For smoother cohesion, vary the transitions and connect related details more directly—for example, explain the job duties alongside the rotation arrangement, then move naturally to why Albert fits.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The response uses an adequate range for a friendly job-related letter, including relevant terms such as “automation engineer,” “rotation assignment,” “resume,” and “relevant document.” These choices make the purpose clear, and the tone is generally appropriate. However, several spelling and word-choice problems reduce precision, including “suprises,” “neigbour,” “requirmment,” and “autoomation.” Some phrases are also awkward or imprecise: “give it a trial” is not the natural expression here, and “short experience report” is unclear. Aim for accurate spelling and more conventional collocations, such as “apply for the position” and “brief summary of your relevant experience.”
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
You attempt a mix of simple and more complex sentences, including the relative clause in “a job … that would be ready” and the conditional idea in “I believe, you could be the right man.” The overall meaning remains understandable, but some errors in tense, sentence boundaries, articles, and punctuation make the writing less controlled. For example, “It's 4 years now, since we see each other” needs a present-perfect construction, while “I am writing to respond … I saw” creates an awkward shift in time. Capitalisation after full stops is inconsistent, and commas interrupt clauses in “I believe, you could.” Review tense consistency and sentence punctuation, and check each sentence for a clear grammatical structure.
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