Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-05

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. Ben,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you to draw your attention towards the issue of finding vacant parking at the parking lot.

Since the past 2 months, I have observed that the residential parking space is being occupied by nonresidents. Perhaps since the opening of Grade Hypermarket, outsiders frequently park their cars here now.

It is troublesome to hunt for a parking spot on a daily basis. At times, I have to park my car nearly 3 km from the residence making it extremely exhausting to walk in the heat to my building.

In my opinion, individual parking spots should be assigned to the residents of the building along with a watchman assigned to ensure that only the designated people park in the space.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: describing the situation, explaining the impact, and suggesting a solution. However, the response is 18 words under the 150-word minimum requirement. This significantly impacts the development of the ideas. While the points are relevant, they are somewhat brief. To improve, you should expand on the consequences of the parking issue and provide more detail regarding your proposed solution. For instance, you could explain how the lack of parking affects your work-life balance or suggest specific security measures, such as issuing parking permits or installing a gate, to better develop your response and meet the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Since the past 2 months' and 'In my opinion' to transition between ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure is easy to follow, though the brevity of the text makes the progression feel somewhat abrupt.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'vacant', 'occupied', 'nonresidents', and 'designated'. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. There are no significant spelling errors, and your word choices are generally accurate. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items. For example, instead of 'troublesome to hunt', you could use 'inconvenient to secure'. Expanding your vocabulary will help you express your frustration and suggestions with more precision and nuance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I have observed that the residential parking space is being occupied by nonresidents.' There are some minor grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'Since the past 2 months' (should be 'For the past two months') and 'nearly 3 km from the residence making it' (which requires a comma before 'making'). Despite these slips, your meaning is always clear, and the errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on refining your use of prepositions and ensuring consistent punctuation in complex sentences.

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