Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-03
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 5.5)
Dear landlord,
Your house is very comfortable, everything is perfect but there is problem regrading parking. I am writing this letter to solve my problem regrading parking. As i come from office after completing work i am fatigue and as i enter the parking area i don't find any space to park my vehicle. parking area is so conjusted . As a landlord please solve my issue and allot me my place of parking. So, i will park in that, no conflict arise. According to my opinion, everybody should allot one parking, so no conflicts arise regarding parking. This is my suggestion but if you have better idea than you should implement it. Please solve this problem as soon as possible because it bother me too much, this everyday problem fed up me so much. Another suggestion is that visitors parking should provide outside the society so in that place society member can park their vehicle .
Thank you.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The letter addresses all three bullet points: the situation is described, the impact is explained, and a solution is proposed. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. The tone is occasionally inconsistent, shifting between a formal request and a more informal, frustrated complaint. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the ideas could be expanded with more specific details to better reflect the requirements of a formal letter to a landlord. The response is functional and meets the requirements of the task, but it lacks the polish and depth expected at higher band levels.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The letter is organized into a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. Paragraphing is essential in formal correspondence to separate the introduction, the problem, the suggestion, and the closing. While there is a logical progression of ideas, the lack of paragraph breaks and the limited use of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition') make the flow feel somewhat disjointed. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure is mechanical and lacks the sophistication required for a higher band score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several spelling errors ('regrading' instead of 'regarding', 'conjusted' instead of 'congested') and awkward phrasing ('fed up me so much', 'allot me my place'). The student relies on basic, repetitive vocabulary. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring correct spelling. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lexical range is limited and does not demonstrate the flexibility required for a band 7 or higher.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'As i come from office' (missing articles), 'i am fatigue' (incorrect word form), and 'if you have better idea than you should' (missing articles and incorrect conjunction). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and incorrect capitalization of 'i'. These errors are frequent and occasionally distract the reader, although they do not completely impede communication. A greater focus on sentence structure and basic grammatical accuracy is needed.
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