Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-02

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You rode in a taxi yesterday. When you got home, you realized you had left your bag in the taxi.

Write a letter to the manager of the taxi company. In your letter
• explain how you lost your bag.
• describe your bag.
• ask the manager to help you find it.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sir/ Madam

I am writing to ask you about your help about my bag that I accidentally forgot in you taxi yesterday

yesterday I wake up late so that' s why i was not able to work on time so that i booked a taxi for my work but unfortunately i forget my beg in that taxi i have an important document in that bag because i have an important meeting in the office so that document is more important for to present the whole project otherwise that put me in trubble . The coloue of my bag is black and its look like flat box

I have request to the manager of the taxi department please help me i need that bag as soon as possible help me to find that bag because i am worried about that from last night, without that bag am not able to continue my work

thank you for your time and assistance

yours faithfully

jaswinder kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points: explaining how the bag was lost, describing the bag, and requesting assistance. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. The explanation of the loss is repetitive, and the description of the bag is quite brief ('black' and 'flat box'). While the purpose of the letter is clear, the tone is inconsistent and lacks the formal register expected in a letter to a manager. To improve, you should provide more specific details, such as the time of the taxi ride, the route taken, or the taxi's license plate number, to help the manager locate your property more effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter lacks clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the logical progression of ideas. The text is presented as a single block, which is not appropriate for a formal letter. While you use some cohesive devices like 'because' and 'so', they are used repetitively and often incorrectly, leading to run-on sentences. To improve, you should organize your letter into distinct paragraphs: one for the introduction and the incident, one for the description of the bag, and one for the request for help and closing. Using a wider variety of linking words would also help improve the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple words like 'important' and 'help'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'beg' (bag), 'trubble' (trouble), and 'coloue' (colour). The phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'ask you about your help about my bag'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary related to lost property and formal correspondence. Focus on using more precise adjectives and nouns, and ensure you proofread your work to correct basic spelling mistakes that distract the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'yesterday I wake up late' should be 'yesterday I woke up late', and 'i forget my beg' should be 'I forgot my bag'. There is a lack of punctuation, with many sentences running into each other without commas or periods. The structure is primarily simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and using correct punctuation to separate your ideas clearly.

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