Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 or Madam,

I am writing this letter in concern to inform you that yesterday, in the evening i booked a taxi from your company from Sarnia to London.

As was in hurry, and i left the taxi without checking if i picked all my things from tax but after reaching home. I get to know, i forgot my bag in taxi.

As, i remember taxi driver name is John. he is very friendly person. Some details about my bag that it is a black tommy tote bag. with some makeup, a wallet contain around $300 in it and some of my important documents.

It is my humble request to you, if you can help me to find my bag because i have an urgent appointment by tomorrow and i need those document during my appointment. If you able to find my bag please contact me on my given number : [redacted phone].

I will be very thankful if you could help me.

Thanks

Roopy

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining how the bag was lost, describing the bag, and requesting assistance. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the description of the bag is brief, and the explanation of the loss is slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, you should aim to provide more descriptive detail and ensure the flow of information is more natural. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader understands exactly what is required.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into short paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the narrative. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. There are instances where sentences feel disjointed, such as the transition between the description of the driver and the description of the bag. The use of punctuation is also inconsistent, which occasionally disrupts the flow of ideas. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition') to connect your sentences and ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some specific terms like 'urgent appointment' and 'humble request'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'in concern to inform you' (should be 'I am writing to inform you') and 'picked all my things' (should be 'collected all my belongings'). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic structures. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise nouns and adjectives would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('i left', 'i get to know'), missing articles ('in taxi'), and punctuation errors, such as the misuse of commas and capitalization of 'i'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to impact the overall accuracy. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your score in this area.

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