Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-23

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 Sunil,

I am writing to express my concern for not finding a parking space for my car. I recently purchased a new car and I often come home late from work and when I arrive there is no space for me to park my vehicle and unfortunately I have to park it on the main street.

To begin with, I would like to explain my concern as I have purchased a brand new car few days back I am worried for it’s safety. Unfortunately, there are days when I punch out late from office and reach home past one at midnight leaving me with no designated spot to park my vehicle, which has caused me inconvenience and anxiety.

Furthermore, I would like to explain my situation, as I park my car on the main street I am worried because it may be stolen, there may be scratches or even damage caused to the glass. I sincerely hope you will look into this matter and take necessary actions required at your earliest convenience.

Finally , I would really appreciate it if you could book at-least 1 parking lot in the building premises itself for security reasons or arrange of a garage nearby. I believe this will assure me I have a fixed spot and would not need to worry every single day for searching a place to rest my car.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Pearl Sequeira.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points of the task. You clearly described the situation regarding the lack of parking, explained the negative impact on your peace of mind and the safety of your vehicle, and provided a constructive suggestion for the landlord. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, ensure that you avoid repeating the same information; for instance, you explained your concern about the car's safety in both the second and third paragraphs, which makes the letter feel slightly repetitive.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You have used transition signals such as 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through your points. However, the use of some cohesive devices is a bit mechanical. Additionally, the paragraphing is generally effective, though the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother as they cover very similar ground. The referencing is clear, and the overall progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. You use some specific terms like 'designated spot', 'premises', and 'inconvenience' effectively. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'punch out late from office' (which is informal/idiomatic) and 'arrange of a garage' (which is grammatically incorrect). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Expanding your use of more precise collocations would improve your score in this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'concern for not finding' (should be 'concern about not finding'), 'few days back' (missing an article), and 'it's safety' (incorrect use of the apostrophe). Additionally, there is a punctuation error in 'Finally ,'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation, and try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures with greater accuracy.

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