Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-22

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)

Subject : request to manager regarding bag

Dear manager,

I hope you are doing well . I am writing a letter you about my bag which I lost in your taxi yesterday . Actually , when I was sit in your taxi then I kept my purse along with me and after that I was busy on call with my boyfriend .In the hurry I down from the taxi and I forgot my bag in your taxi.

Furthermore, I would like to discuss about my bag .This is a black colour and very big bag . The bag was a couch brand that I received from my mother on my birthday.when I go outside then I will take with me since I put lot of my things.

I am request you to help me to find my bag . From yesterday I am very sad because I emotionally attach of it .

I look forward to hearing to you soon .

Thanks you for your time and your consideration.

Yours faithfully ,

Kamalpreet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: explaining the loss, describing the bag, and requesting assistance. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though it occasionally slips into informal phrasing (e.g., 'my boyfriend'). The ideas are relevant, but the development is somewhat basic. For instance, the description of the bag is functional but lacks detail that would truly help a manager identify it, such as specific features or contents. To reach a higher band, you should provide more precise information, such as the time of the ride, the taxi number, or the exact route taken, which would make the request more effective and realistic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the narrative. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' and 'Actually' to connect ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and sentence structure. For example, the transition between the loss of the bag and the description is a bit abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, but some sentences feel disconnected. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is sufficient for the task but remains quite simple. You rely on basic descriptors like 'very big' and 'black colour'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I down from the taxi' instead of 'I got out of the taxi' and 'emotionally attach of it' instead of 'emotionally attached to it'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise adjectives and idiomatic expressions related to lost property, such as 'misplaced', 'distinctive', or 'valuable'. Expanding your range of vocabulary will help you convey your message with greater precision and sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include incorrect verb tenses ('when I was sit' instead of 'when I was sitting'), missing articles, and preposition errors ('I am writing a letter you' instead of 'I am writing a letter to you'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main point, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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