Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-19

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 6.0)

Dear owner,

I hope you are doing well and i am writing this letter to you regarding parking problem which i m facing since last month.

Actually, i do evening job as you know and everyone who live in apartment doing day shifts.So, when I reach at apartment then there is no empty space to parking my car because of others occupied the space with their cars .Thus , i have to park my car on road and due to this i have to face pitfalls like last weekend i got penalty tickets which were given by traffic police.

So, I m requesting to you to address my problem so that i can park my car without hesitation . O would suggest to you there is one parking space which is occupied by garbage bin so if you meke that space clean then i can park my car over there.

I know you are helpful person you will consider my problem and solve it.

Your faithfully

Jaspreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the situation, explaining the impact, and suggesting a solution. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, while you mention the parking issue and the penalty tickets, the explanation could be more detailed to fully satisfy the requirements of a higher band. The suggestion regarding the garbage bin is clear and relevant. Overall, the response is functional and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the introduction of the problem to its consequences and finally to a proposed solution. Paragraphing is present, though the structure is a bit cramped. You use some cohesive devices like 'Actually', 'So', and 'Thus', but some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, and the reader can easily follow your argument. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, distinct focus to enhance the flow of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some topic-specific vocabulary such as 'parking space', 'penalty tickets', and 'occupied'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'pitfalls' (which is not the best fit for receiving a fine) and 'make that space clean'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise collocations and a wider variety of vocabulary to express your ideas with more nuance and sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There is a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include missing articles ('the' apartment, 'the' parking space), incorrect verb forms ('everyone who live' instead of 'lives'), and punctuation errors (spacing before commas and periods). Additionally, there are minor slips like 'Your faithfully' instead of 'Yours faithfully'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the overall accuracy of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your score.

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