Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstairs neighbour's apartment.

Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
• describe the situation.
• explain why it is a problem for you.
• suggest a solution.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Hello Anna,

Hope you're doing well. I am writing this letter regarding the disturbance I am facing which is caused via noise from your apartment.

I have noticed that you frequently host a party or get together. But it is resulting into noise leading eventually to disturbance in the surrounding. The noise is also affecting the pets as well as infants.

Currently, I am preparing for my english test which is going to be within next few weeks. The noise is making it difficult for me to concentrate. Besides this, during late night it is causing trouble to sleep.

I request you to take some action towards it. I would suggest you to lower the volume of the sound system or choose a better time rather than continuing it during midnights. This will enable the surrounding to be noise-free. In addition, children and pet can have their peaceful environment.

Yours truly,

Dhruvi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You address all three requested points: you describe recurring gatherings and noise, explain that it disrupts test preparation and sleep, and propose lowering the sound system or choosing a more suitable time. The purpose is clear and the tone is generally considerate, especially in “I request you to take some action.” The reasons are relevant, though the effects on pets and infants are stated broadly and are less developed than your personal difficulties. To strengthen the letter, give a specific example of when the noise occurs or how it affects your routine, and make the request more precise—for instance, asking that music be kept low after a particular hour. This would extend the ideas and make the proposed solution more persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter follows a clear progression: an opening explains its purpose, the next paragraphs describe the noise and its effects, and the final paragraph offers a solution. Paragraphing supports this sequence, and connectors such as “Besides this” and “In addition” help link related points. The overall organisation is easy to follow. Some connections are less natural or slightly repetitive, however: “But it is resulting into noise leading eventually to disturbance” is cumbersome, while the final paragraph repeats the idea of a peaceful or noise-free environment. Use simpler links and ensure each sentence adds a distinct point. A more direct transition from the description of gatherings to their impact on you would make the progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for communicating the situation, with relevant terms such as “disturbance,” “concentrate,” “lower the volume,” and “peaceful environment.” You also attempt more formal phrasing, including “I am writing this letter regarding,” but several choices are unnatural or imprecise: “noise from your apartment” could be expressed more specifically, and “choose a better time” is vague. Phrases such as “resulting into noise” and “during midnights” show weaknesses in collocation and word choice, although the intended meaning remains understandable. Aim for natural combinations and precise wording—for example, describe loud music or late-night gatherings and ask the neighbour to keep the volume down after a stated hour.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, and most ideas remain clear. For example, “The noise is making it difficult for me to concentrate” is a well-formed sentence, while the conditional-style suggestion about lowering the volume communicates a practical request. Some grammatical errors remain. In “I have noticed that you frequently host a party or get together,” the singular article does not fit the repeated activity; “parties or get-togethers” would be more accurate. “It is causing trouble to sleep” needs a different construction, such as “it is making it difficult to sleep,” and “children and pet can have” has a number-agreement problem. Review articles, plurals, and verb patterns to improve accuracy while retaining your sentence variety.

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