Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-08

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)

08/09/2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this to express my dissatisfaction in regards with the parking situation in the apartment I live. I would like to request your assistance in resolving this situation at your earliest.

I have been living in this apartment since 2024 and so far I have not seen this parking issue ever before. From last 3 to 4 months parking a car is becoming frustrating. In addition, I am wondering that though we have 60 spot capacity of parking available in back still it is always full every night. The reason why it is keep bothering me always is even though I pay my parking fees regularly I can not park my car which is unfair. On top of that I have to park in the neighbourhood's open area which is not safe at all.

I would like to request a strong regular inspection on our apartment which can assist you to catch the real cause of the problem. Furthermore, I would really appreciate it if you could implement a fine for outsiders who park without legal permission and payment. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via cell phone. My cell number is [redacted phone].

Yours Faithfully,

Foram P.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You described the parking situation clearly, explained why it is problematic, and provided actionable suggestions for the landlord. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanation of the problem is slightly more detailed; for example, you could elaborate on the specific times of day when the parking lot is most congested to provide the landlord with more concrete evidence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'On top of that' to connect your ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the relationship between sentences is always smooth and natural rather than relying on standard list-like connectors.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'dissatisfaction', 'implement', and 'permission'. There are some minor collocation errors, such as 'in regards with' (should be 'in regard to') and 'neighbourhood's open area' (which sounds slightly unnatural). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and idiomatic expressions related to property management would enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I have not seen this parking issue ever before' (word order), 'From last 3 to 4 months' (should be 'For the last...'), and 'it is keep bothering me' (should be 'it keeps bothering me'). These errors do not impede communication, but they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage to improve your accuracy.

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