Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-14

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)

Dear Mr. Morgan,

I hope this message finds you well!

I am writing this letter to express my concern regarding the parking lot in the back of the apartment. I truly understand that we have limited spaces but I feel frustrated every time I get home around 7:35pm during weekdays for I can't find any empty space for my car.

This issue concerns me a lot because I don't want to park illegally nor even wait for a certain period of time just to find a vacant spot. As someone who is already exhausted from my busy work, the waiting part consumes my time and energy.

As far as the lease agreement is concerned, I believe that every tenant has an alloted space to park one vehichle. I would suggest for you to review it and implement it accordingly. Moreover, it would be a better option if each room or unit has an assigned lot to park. Lastly, I am thinking if we are allowed to park in the front part of the apartmen building.

Thank you for taking time in reading my concern! I am looking forward for your immediate action.

Have a great day!

Best,

Mr. Gallo

Room 311

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three requirements: you describe the recurring difficulty of arriving at 7:35 p.m. and finding no space, explain that you are tired after work and do not want to park illegally or wait, and propose reviewing the lease, assigning spaces, or allowing parking at the front. Your concern and request are clear throughout, and the suggestions are relevant. The main limitation is that the proposed solutions are not fully explained: for example, you could clarify how assigned spaces would prevent tenants from taking one another’s places, or ask the landlord to confirm whether front parking is permitted. Developing the practical details of your suggestions would make the response more complete and persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter has a clear progression from the parking problem, to its effect on you, and then to possible solutions. Paragraphing supports this sequence, and linking expressions such as “Moreover” and “Lastly” help the reader follow the suggestions. The opening and closing also suit a formal letter to a landlord. Some connections could be more precise: “As far as the lease agreement is concerned” introduces a claim about tenant entitlements, but the link between that claim and your proposed actions could be made clearer. The final paragraph also presents several options in quick succession. Grouping the suggestions by priority and stating which one you recommend would make the progression feel more deliberate and cohesive.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the situation, including “limited spaces,” “frustrated,” “vacant spot,” and “implement,” and the meaning remains clear. There are also attempts at more formal phrasing, such as “express my concern” and “lease agreement.” However, some choices are inaccurate or less natural: “alloted” and “vehichle” are misspelled, while “the waiting part consumes my time and energy” is awkwardly phrased. “Immediate action” may also sound more forceful than intended in a polite request. Aim for accurate spelling and natural collocations, such as “waiting takes up my time” and “I would appreciate your help in resolving this issue.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, and several sentences communicate the situation clearly, including “I truly understand that we have limited spaces” and “As someone who is already exhausted from my busy work, the waiting part consumes my time and energy.” Some grammatical errors remain, but they rarely prevent understanding. For example, “I would suggest for you to review it” has an awkward verb pattern; use “I would suggest that you review it.” In “I am thinking if we are allowed,” the indirect question structure is not quite right; “I was wondering whether we are allowed” is more natural. The closing phrase “looking forward for” should be “looking forward to.” More consistent control of these patterns would strengthen accuracy.

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