Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-18

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 hope this message finds you well. I am a tenant in your apartment and I am writing this to lodge my complaint about the parking.

When I return home from work in the evenings, there is always the case I have to circle around the park as all parking lots are fully reserved by other tenants.

This cause me a trouble and makes me frustrated at the same time. After working all day I feel so tired and when I return and encounter this issue which is inconvenience and it drains my energy in search for parking space.

I suggest that you have to assign one reserved for each apartment. This would solve the problem for sure that resident can always park near the building when they come home.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope we can resolve this soon.

Your sincerely,

Riya

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the situation is described, the impact is explained, and a solution is proposed. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why the situation is bothersome is repetitive, focusing mainly on feeling 'tired' and 'frustrated'. To reach a higher band, you could expand on the consequences of this issue, such as the safety concerns of parking far away at night or the impact on your daily schedule. The purpose is clear, and the letter fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'When I return home' and 'This would solve the problem', which help link your thoughts. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited and occasionally mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that transitions between sentences are smoother. For example, instead of starting sentences with 'This', you could use more sophisticated connectors to show cause and effect or contrast.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'tenant', 'lodge my complaint', and 'reserved'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'circle around the park' (likely meaning 'parking lot') and 'this cause me a trouble' (should be 'causes me trouble'). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on simple descriptors. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and a wider variety of descriptive language to convey your frustration and the specific nature of the parking issue.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include 'there is always the case I have to' (awkward phrasing), 'which is inconvenience' (should be 'inconvenient'), and 'I suggest that you have to assign' (should be 'I suggest that you assign'). Additionally, there are minor errors with articles and verb agreement. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct word forms will help improve your accuracy.

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