Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-09

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 Tinkal Patel. I am writing to request for a bag which by chance I left in the taxi when I was traveling from Bandra to Andheri.

To begin with, yesterday I took a taxi from your company and taxi number was MH2467. I was travelling from Bandra and I had my belongings with me. I was a solo rider and I was talking to the driver throughout the ride. However, I reached at Andheri and I was in hurry to catch the train and left bag in the taxi. It was a sling bag of red colour and matrial was leather also it was from Michel Kors brand and it had a little keychain of lord Hanumana.

Lastly, I would like you to help me find a bag because it has my credit cards and id cards as well. So, I am expecting your help. I have sent my address and contact number on company's mail address. Kindly consider this matter.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response.

Yours faithfully,

Tinkal Patel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt: explaining how the bag was lost, describing the bag, and requesting assistance. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, though the development of the 'how it was lost' section is slightly brief. The purpose of the letter is clear from the outset, and the inclusion of specific details like the taxi number and the contents of the bag helps to make the request effective and realistic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used, although the indentation is inconsistent and unconventional. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'However', and 'Lastly' are used to guide the reader through the narrative. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is clear, and the overall structure supports the reader's understanding of the situation without difficulty.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, allowing for clear communication of the situation. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'matrial' instead of 'material' and 'Michel Kors' instead of 'Michael Kors'. The range of vocabulary is adequate, though it lacks the sophistication or variety that would be expected at a higher band level. The use of specific terms like 'sling bag' and 'belongings' is appropriate for the context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'request for a bag' (should be 'request the return of a bag'), 'reached at Andheri' (should be 'reached Andheri'), and 'left bag' (missing article 'the'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor issues with sentence boundaries and article usage. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the overall meaning of the letter.

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