Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-29
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 7.0)
Dear Mr. Smith
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to draw your attention to the parking issue.
As we discussed earlier, and it is mentioned in the lease agreement that one parking spot is dedicated to me. I am not sure who but someone parks his/her car in my parking spot. Every day, I work till late and come home after midnight and I have to park my car on the streets, which is not a safe option as well. Even a few weeks back there were cases of car theft from the neighborhood. Moreover, last week I got a parking ticket worth $80 from the city as my car was parked on the street. I am not demanding any compensation; I am just worried about my car. This situation causes me so much trouble.
I would really appreciate it if you could help me with the situation. Can you please find out who parks their car in my parking spot? And please inform them to park their car somewhere else.
Please resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you so much for understanding my issue.
Kind regards,
XYZ
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The student has successfully covered all parts of the task prompt. First, the situation is clearly described, noting that an unauthorised vehicle is parking in their dedicated spot. Second, the reasons why this bothers them are effectively explained, highlighting safety concerns following neighborhood car thefts and a recent $80 parking ticket received after parking on the street. Finally, a practical suggestion is made for the landlord to investigate who is using the space and instruct them to park elsewhere. The tone is appropriate for a semi-formal letter to a landlord, and the message is fully communicated. Therefore, this response meets the criteria for Band 7.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The letter exhibits a clear logical organisation and progression. The student adopts a standard semi-formal letter format with an appropriate opening and closing. Ideas are logically grouped, starting with the purpose of the letter, moving into the consequences and frustrations caused by the issue, and concluding with a clear call to action. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Even', and referencing pronouns are used reasonably well, though paragraphing could be slightly more varied or refined. However, the overall arrangement is coherent and easy to follow, justifying a Band 7.0 score.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey meaning with adequate flexibility and precision. Phrases such as 'lease agreement', 'dedicated to me', 'compensation', and 'draw your attention' show an appropriate command of register for a formal or semi-formal complaint. There are some minor repetitive patterns, such as 'issue' and 'parking spot', but these do not impede communication. Occasional word choice limitations occur, but overall the lexical resource aligns well with the requirements for Band 6.5 or a solid Band 7.0 in terms of task suitability.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5
The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional and relative clauses ('I am not sure who but someone parks...', 'I would really appreciate it if you could help me...'). There are some minor grammatical slips, including slightly awkward phrasing in 'As we discussed earlier, and it is mentioned in the lease agreement that...' and punctuation issues with the comma splices or missing commas. However, the majority of sentences are error-free, and grammatical errors do not impede comprehension at any point. This performance is consistent with a Band 6.5.
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