Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-07

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,

I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL !

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER FORMALLY INFORM YOU THAT , YESTERDAY ON 26 JANUARY 2026 EARLY MORNING 6:00 AM I BOOKED A TAXI FROM YOUR COMPANY TO REACH MY WORKPLACE WHICH SITUATED IN VAISHNODEVI CIRCLE FROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT .

BUT WHEN I REACHED MY OFFICE I REALIZED THAT I FORGET MY LAPTOP BAG IN YOUR CAR . ALSO, I KEPT MY BAG IN UNDER DESK OF CAR WHICH USUALLY NOT VISIBLE DIRECTLY AND DUE TO THIS REASON I FORGET TO COLLECT MY BAG WHILE I REACH MY PLACE .

I CARRY A SMALL TOTE BAG A BLUE ONE IT HAVE ONE SMALL GOLDEN HANDLE ON TOP OF THE BAG .I WOULD BE GREATFUL OF YOU COULD YOU HELP ME OUT FOR FINDING MY BAG . BECAUSE, I HAVE SOME IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IN THIS BAG SUCH AS, PASSPORT AND MY PR CARD AND I CAN NIT AFFORD TO LOOSE IT .

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND TIME .

I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON

THANK YOU

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,

MAHIMA TRIVEDI

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 generally appropriate for a formal letter to a company manager. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the description of the bag is functional but could be more detailed to assist in identification. The explanation of the loss is clear, though the phrasing is occasionally repetitive. Overall, the response successfully addresses the task requirements, providing all necessary information to the reader in a clear manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the purpose of the letter to the details of the incident and finally the request for help. Paragraphing is present, though the structure is slightly fragmented due to the short, choppy nature of some sentences. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'but', 'also', and 'because', though they are sometimes used in a repetitive or slightly mechanical way. The use of 'Dear Sir' and 'Yours faithfully' is appropriate for the formal context. To improve, the student should focus on using a wider variety of linking words to create smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the message clearly, but it lacks variety and precision. There are several instances of word-choice errors or awkward phrasing, such as 'which situated in' instead of 'which is situated in' and 'I cannot afford to loose it' (should be 'lose'). The student relies on basic descriptive terms like 'small' and 'blue'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, it does not demonstrate the flexibility or range required for a higher band score. Improving the accuracy of common collocations and using more specific adjectives would enhance the quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('I forget' instead of 'I forgot'), missing articles, and punctuation errors, such as the unnecessary space before commas and the incorrect capitalization of the entire text. The use of 'which situated' is a grammatical error that impacts the flow. While the meaning remains clear throughout, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would be highly beneficial.

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