IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3025 – Band 7.0

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - Letter

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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 the job in a local company that might be suitable for him or 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 or her

how to apply for the job

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Family and Relationships, Task 1 Letter, Work and Employment, Writing samples, Writing topics

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

Candidate’s Response:

Dear John,

I hope this letter finds you well. It seems ages we saw each other last time at our college. As soon as I received your letter, I have searched to find a suitable job opportunity which suits you in my country, and now I have a good news for you.

I have heared form one of my colleages that there is a job opportunity in KCE Company in Thailand that I think suits you best. Actually the job requires working in the central office of company in Bangkok and not only does it involve supervising junior engineers, but it also demandes to guide them to do their projects well. It also includes some occasional field trips which is really interesting and educational.

As far as I know, you have experience of working in international companies and working on challenging projects in the field of mining engineering form the four corners of the world, and this is exactly what KCE needs. The job is well-paid and its prospect is really good; as all engineers in this company are satisfied with their job security, I am sure you are interested in the job benefits.

You can apply for the job on the company website. You should fill the application form and attach your curriculum vitae while you are submitting it. As the manager of the mining department knows me well, I can send your resume directly to him. I think he would be a great help to increase your chance of employment.

I hope your application be accepted by the company, and we have chance to live near each other again soon.

Keep in touch,

276 words

Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

March 19, 2024

This is an IELTS writing band 7.0 sample

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

Assessor’s Comment

Thank you for writing this letter. Task Achievement (TA):The letter effectively communicates all the required information, including details about the job, why it suits the friend, and how to apply. You've gone beyond by mentioning a personal connection that could help with the application process, demonstrating a clear understanding of the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion (CC): The letter is logically organized and easy to follow, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. However, the coherence could be improved with better use of linking words and smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource (LR): You've used a range of vocabulary appropriate to the context, such as "supervising junior engineers," "occasional field trips," and "curriculum vitae." To improve, watch out for minor spelling errors ("heared" should be "heard") and attempt to use a wider range of expressions to demonstrate your lexical resource fully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): The letter contains a variety of sentence structures, but there are noticeable errors that could hinder comprehension, such as "It seems ages we saw each other last time" which could be better phrased as "It seems like ages since we last saw each other." Attention to grammatical accuracy and proofreading would help improve this score.
Additional Comments:

Personalizing the letter with your friend's name and reflecting on your past experiences adds a nice touch, making the letter more engaging. However, the letter could benefit from a more careful review to correct typographical and grammatical errors. Additionally, offering to forward the resume directly adds a practical element of support, highlighting your commitment to helping your friend.

Kasra Sharifan

IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (GT)

9.0 fully satisfies all the requirements of the task

8.0 presents, highlights and illustrates bullet points clearly and appropriately

9.0 details are fully and clearly extended.

9.0 presents a clear purpose

8.0

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0 logically organizes information and ideas

8.0 manages all aspects of cohesion well

9.0 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately

9.0 uses referencing clearly and appropriately throughout

8.0 uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately

7.0

Lexical Resource

7.0 uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

8.0 skillfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation

7.0 may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation

6.0 they do not impede communication

6.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

7.0 uses a variety of complex structures

8.0 the majority of sentences are error-free

8.0 makes only very occasional errors or inappropriacies

9.0 communication is completely natural

7.0

Feedback:

Thank you for writing this letter. Task Achievement (TA):The letter effectively communicates all the required information, including details about the job, why it suits the friend, and how to apply. You've gone beyond by mentioning a personal connection that could help with the application process, demonstrating a clear understanding of the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion (CC): The letter is logically organized and easy to follow, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. However, the coherence could be improved with better use of linking words and smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource (LR): You've used a range of vocabulary appropriate to the context, such as "supervising junior engineers," "occasional field trips," and "curriculum vitae." To improve, watch out for minor spelling errors ("heared" should be "heard") and attempt to use a wider range of expressions to demonstrate your lexical resource fully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): The letter contains a variety of sentence structures, but there are noticeable errors that could hinder comprehension, such as "It seems ages we saw each other last time" which could be better phrased as "It seems like ages since we last saw each other." Attention to grammatical accuracy and proofreading would help improve this score.
Additional Comments:

Personalizing the letter with your friend's name and reflecting on your past experiences adds a nice touch, making the letter more engaging. However, the letter could benefit from a more careful review to correct typographical and grammatical errors. Additionally, offering to forward the resume directly adds a practical element of support, highlighting your commitment to helping your friend.

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An Above 7.0 Sample

Hey Alex,

I hope this letter finds you well! It was great hearing from you, and I'm excited to help you with your job search. Guess what? I came across a fantastic opportunity at a local company that I think would be a perfect fit for you.

The job is at Jonson company, and it involves a creative atmosphere to work on the biggest website design projects all over Europe. I believe your skills in programming make you an excellent match for this position.

The company values creativity which align perfectly with your professional ethos. The work environment is dynamic, and I'm sure you'd thrive in such a setting.

To apply fir this job, visit the company's website] or contact Jonson.tech.company@gmail.co. Don't forget to tailor your resume to highlight your strengths related to the job requirements.

Best of luck, and let me know if you need any more details or assistance!

Cheers

152 words

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