Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-26

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 Mr. Smith,

Hello. I hope you are doing good. I am writing this letter to address you regarding the parking problem, I have been facing for sometime. I have been living in this apartment for the last two years and I never had to worry about the parking spot. From last month, I have been struggling to find a area where I can park the car but unfortunately, there's no space.

However, I have to park the car on a street parking. As you are aware, the parking on streets are limited and I cannot afford to park outside my building after this week. Lately, I have been noticing who is parking the car at my designated spot and I got to know my neighbours have bought a new car and they are parking the car at my space. Well, I tried to have a conversation with them but there's no end to their excuses. Despite having the right to park the car, I'm still figuring out where to park it.

Lastly, I know that you have lend your space to them. Please try to have a conversation with them regarding this issue and solve it.

Looking forward to a positive response.

Yours faithfully,

Harman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: describing the parking 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 slightly inconsistent. While the situation and the cause (neighbors using the space) are clear, the explanation of why it bothers you is somewhat brief. The suggestion to the landlord is direct but could be more formal in its phrasing. Overall, the response fulfills the requirements of the task effectively, providing a clear narrative that allows the reader to understand the problem and the desired outcome.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the argument. The use of cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Lately', and 'Despite' is generally effective. However, there are some minor issues with the flow between sentences. For instance, the transition between the description of the problem and the mention of the neighbors is slightly abrupt. The referencing is clear, and the letter maintains a consistent focus throughout. To reach a higher band, you could use a wider variety of linking phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for clear communication of the situation. You use some relevant terms like 'designated spot' and 'parking space'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'doing good' (should be 'doing well'), 'address you regarding' (should be 'write to you regarding'), and 'lend your space' (should be 'rented/allocated your space'). These errors do not impede meaning, but they do limit the precision of your expression. Expanding your range of vocabulary to include more formal alternatives would enhance the professional tone of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'parking on streets are limited' (subject-verb agreement: 'is limited') and 'you have lend' (incorrect verb form: 'you have lent'). Additionally, there are some punctuation issues, such as the comma splice in the first paragraph ('...parking problem, I have been facing...'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent verb tense usage throughout your writing.

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