Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-11-01

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 LANDLORD,

I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL . I JUST WANT TO SHARE MY CONCERN ABOUT PARKING LOT. ACCORDING TO MY WORK SCHEDULE, I FINISHED MY WORK DURING MIDNIGHT, UNFORTUNEATELY, I DONT GET ANY SPACE IN ORDER TO PARK MY CAR. SOMETIME I HAVE TO PARK MY CAR AT MY FRIEND HOUSE WHICH IS SO FAR AND WASTE MY TIME . YESTERDAY I PARKED MY CAR IN STREET AND GET 300$ FINE FROM THE TOWING COMPANY.I AM NOT WANT TO DO ANY ARGUMENT WITH NEIGHBOURS WHO USALLY USE MY PARKING LOT TO PARK THEIR CAR. SO, I AM REQUESTING YOU TO PUT NAME TAGS OF EACH PERSON WHO ARE PAYING FOR PARKING LOT . I THINK THIS WOULD BE GREAT IDEA TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE .

I APPRICIATE YOUR TIME AND WOULD LOOK FORWORD FOR YOUR GREAT RESPONSE.

YOUR SINCERLY

AMAN

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three points: you explain that you return from work around midnight and cannot find a space, describe the inconvenience of parking at a distant friend’s home and receiving a fine, and propose identifying spaces with name tags. These details make the problem clear and your request relevant. However, the suggestion is not fully explained—for example, you could clarify how assigned tags would prevent other residents from using your space, or suggest numbered spaces and enforcement. The letter is also below the required 150 words, so the situation and proposed solution need further development. A more complete explanation of the impact on your routine would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The ideas follow a generally sensible order: you introduce the parking concern, give examples of its consequences, and then make a request. Connectors such as “Unfortunately,” “So,” and “I think” help show the relationship between points. However, nearly the entire letter is presented as one block, making the shift from describing the problem to proposing a solution less clear. Some links are also mechanical, and the repeated use of “I” at the start of clauses makes the flow less varied. Use separate paragraphs for the problem and its effects, then the proposed action and closing. Clearer links between the fine, neighbours’ use of spaces, and your suggested system would improve progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main issue, including “parking lot,” “parking space,” “fine,” and “neighbours.” The examples also make your meaning understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, such as “share my concern about parking lot,” “park my car at my friend house,” and “put name tags.” Spelling errors—including “unfortuneatly,” “appriciate,” and “sincerly”—also reduce the accuracy and polish of the letter. Aim for more natural phrases such as “raise a concern about the parking arrangements” and “assign each resident a designated space.” Check spelling and use precise terms consistently.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You communicate the main message using mostly simple sentences, with some attempts to connect ideas, as in “I am not want to do any argument with neighbours who usually use my parking lot.” However, there are some errors in verb forms, articles, agreement, and sentence construction. For example, “I finished my work during midnight” needs a more suitable time expression and tense, while “I am not want” should be “I do not want.” In “who are paying for parking lot,” the article and verb form need correction. The closing, “I would look forward for your great response,” also has an incorrect grammatical pattern. Practise accurate present and past forms, and use complete, well-punctuated sentences.

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