Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-01

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 6.0)

Dear Neighbour,

I hope you are doing well .My name is Alex and i live in flat no.101,i wanted to share the problem with your regarding the noise coming from your apartment

I am currently Final Year University Student and due to the noise coming from your room make it hard for me to study even i try not to disturb you that much but now its getting worse and in fact i cant sleep properly everyday which result in less focus in studies and getting low grade too. My finals are in the month of August 1-15 , I really want to pass and get my Degree

I want you to understand my problem and help me out in this so i would suggest you that whenever u had a gathering or party please make sure that sound volume is low and please tell your friends not to shout ,

Thank you

Your Neighbhour

Alex

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the noise, explains the impact on your studies, and suggests a solution. However, the tone is somewhat inconsistent. While the content is relevant, the development of ideas is slightly limited. For instance, the explanation of the problem is a bit repetitive, and the suggestion could be more politely phrased to better suit the context of a formal or semi-formal letter to a neighbour. To improve, ensure that the tone remains consistently polite and professional throughout, and try to expand on your points with more sophisticated reasoning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures, and there is a lack of linking words or transition phrases to connect your ideas smoothly (e.g., using 'consequently' or 'furthermore'). The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and periods, which occasionally makes the flow of the text feel disjointed. Improving your use of conjunctions and ensuring proper sentence boundaries will significantly enhance the clarity and coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly, such as 'gathering', 'apartment', and 'disturb'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'share the problem with your' instead of 'share a problem with you' and 'result in less focus in studies' which is slightly unnatural. The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and using more precise academic or formal vocabulary to describe your situation and feelings.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The letter contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('noise... make it hard'), missing articles, and incorrect verb tenses ('whenever u had a gathering'). Additionally, the use of 'i' instead of the capital 'I' is a recurring error that affects the professional appearance of the letter. Punctuation is also problematic, with several run-on sentences and missing full stops. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like capitalization and verb tense consistency will help you achieve a higher score.

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