Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-19

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 6.5)

Dear sir or madam,

I hope this letter find you well. I am writing This letter to inform you that I left my bag in the taxi yesterday.

I had booked your ride from the app yesterday. I was really busy and worried about my company meeting because usually I go by bus because I wake up on time but because of stress I could not. So, I missed my bus and had to book cab. In hurry, I forgot my purse in your taxi.

The purse which I forgot in you taxi is blue in colour had 300$ cash inside and 2 cards with my name you can check it and can confirm with my booking detail. Moreover, it has Gucci symbol in front which is noticeable. You can also check taxi cameras.

I would kindly ask for your help if you find my purse or if you have it with you please contact me and I have attached my contact details with this letter.

Yours faithfully,

Mahek hastapuri gauswami

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You explained how the bag was lost, provided a clear description of the item, and included a request for assistance. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanation of the event is more concise and focused, as the background information about your morning routine is slightly irrelevant to the core task of reporting the lost item. However, the purpose of the letter remains clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover' and 'In hurry', to link your ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally slightly mechanical. For example, the transition between the explanation of the loss and the description of the bag could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some minor improvements in sentence connectivity would enhance the overall readability and flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'booking detail' and 'noticeable'. There are some minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'I hope this letter find you well' (should be 'finds') and 'in you taxi' (should be 'your'). While you successfully convey your message, the vocabulary is somewhat basic. To improve, try to incorporate more precise descriptive adjectives and formal business collocations to elevate the professional tone of your correspondence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('letter find') and missing articles ('in the taxi', 'in the front'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization ('This letter') and the use of the dollar sign placement ('300$'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and article usage would significantly improve your writing.

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