Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-28

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 Mr Ice,

I am writing to inquire about the parking space behind the aparment is also included for tenant as i could not get any parking space for my car after the work. I would like to discuss a few details regarding this matter.

First of all, I just moved to your aparment last week as i was in rush due to my job placement and I do owe a car for which i need a parking spot which is often not available. The main reason is that i need to park my car next street which is five minute walk from the apartment . Furthermore, Even thougI have parking included on my agreement I have not got one while i needed everyday which is making me to walk next street.

I would also like to mention that as in agreement, my rent included parking space so I would like you to make sure that you talk to building manager and let them know about this situation.

Thank you for understanding and assistance . I look forward to hearing from you and hope we can resolve this matter soon.

Your Sincerly,

Aishwarya Thapa

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three points: you explain that parking is often unavailable, describe having to park on the next street and walk, and ask the landlord to contact the building manager. The reason this is troublesome is clear, and the letter maintains a polite, appropriate tone. However, some details are less fully developed: the situation is introduced as a question about whether parking is included, while later you state that it is included in your agreement. Clarify this point and explain more specifically what action you want, such as assigning you a space or enforcing tenant-only parking. This would make the request and the account of the problem more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a recognisable structure, with an opening, paragraphs describing the problem and making a request, and a courteous closing. Sequencing phrases such as “First of all,” “Furthermore,” and “I would also like to mention” help signal the stages of your message. However, some connections feel mechanical, and ideas are repeated: the need to park on the next street and walk appears more than once. The opening sentence also combines several points, making the purpose less clear. Separate the parking-inclusion question from the description of what happens after work, and use clearer references to connect the agreement, the unavailable space, and your requested solution.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the main issue, including “parking spot,” “agreement,” “building manager,” and “resolve this matter.” The tone is generally suitable for a letter to a landlord. However, several word-choice, spelling, and collocation errors make the language less precise, such as “I do owe a car” and “I was in rush.” “Parking space” and “parking spot” are also repeated, and “make sure that you talk to” is less direct and natural than a specific request. Aim to learn common phrases for this situation and check spelling carefully; more accurate, varied wording would make the letter easier to read and more professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, for example, “The main reason is that I need to park my car next street,” and use clauses beginning with “as” and “which.” The overall meaning is usually understandable, but some grammatical errors affect clarity. In the opening, “the parking space behind the apartment is also included for tenant as i could not get any parking space” has an unclear sentence structure. Other examples include “I have not got one while i needed everyday” and “which is making me to walk.” Review articles, verb forms, and clause construction, and divide long sentences when they contain several ideas. More consistently accurate sentence patterns would strengthen the letter.

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