Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-11

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work.

Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation.
• explain why it bothers you.
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear sir,

I writing to express my concern about the ongoing parking problem at our apartment building .i have been living here for over a year and recently it has become increasingly difficult to find an empty parking space when i reture home from work in the evening

Most days, I arrive around 7:30 pm but by that time the parking lot ia already full. as a result, i have to park my car on a near by street which is often crowded and poorly lit. On several occasion, i have had to walk a considerable distance to reach my apartment.

I would like to suggest that each apartment be allocated one designated parking space . In addition , visitor parking could be limited to specific areas or restricted to certain hours. parking permits would also prevent unauthorized vehicles from occupying space. I believe these measures would greatly improve the situation for everyone living without complain

I hope you will consider this matter and take the necessary steps to resolve it as soon as possible

Yours faithfully,

Herry

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the parking situation, explain the negative impact (having to park on a crowded, poorly lit street), and provide logical suggestions for the landlord to consider. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands the urgency and the nature of the problem. You have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively, maintaining a consistent focus throughout the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with each focusing on a specific aspect of the request. You use cohesive devices such as 'as a result', 'in addition', and 'on several occasions' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the progression of ideas from the problem to the proposed solutions is easy to follow. Overall, the structure is coherent and supports the message well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'increasingly difficult', 'considerable distance', and 'unauthorized vehicles' are used effectively. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'reture' instead of 'return' and 'complain' instead of 'complaints'. While these do not impede communication, they prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring accuracy in spelling, especially with common verbs and nouns related to the topic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors, particularly with capitalization (e.g., 'i' instead of 'I'), missing articles, and punctuation (e.g., 'In addition ,'). Additionally, 'I writing' should be 'I am writing'. While these errors are frequent, they do not cause difficulty for the reader. To reach a higher band, you should focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement, consistent capitalization, and correct punctuation around commas.

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