Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-20

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)

Dear Mr Mehta,

I hope you are doing well! I am writing this letter to express inconvenience that I am suffering because of family living upstairs in apartment number 16. Yesterday at midnight they were playing a guitar and the noise were unbearable and next day I have to wake up early in the morning as I have to go to work.

Moving ahead, now it is big nuisance for me I cannot bear it anymore for a long time because it impacts on my sleep as a result, it is hard to focus on my work and all day I am feeling sleepy and frustrated.

Your help will be highly appreciated. Either I can change the room or you can give them a warning so they cannot do it again because everyone is suffering. On weekends making noise I can understand but I cannot bear it on weekdays.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm Regards,

Sukhan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the situation, explaining the impact, and suggesting a solution. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a neighbour, though it leans slightly towards being overly formal or demanding in places. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented, ensuring the reader understands the nature of the complaint and the desired outcome. To reach a higher band, ensure that the development of ideas is more balanced; for instance, the suggestion section could be expanded slightly to sound more collaborative rather than just listing demands. Overall, the task requirements are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the introduction of the problem to its impact and finally to a proposed solution. Paragraphing is used to separate these distinct ideas, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moving ahead' and 'as a result', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced. The referencing is generally clear, although the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used more naturally would enhance the overall cohesion of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'unbearable', 'highly appreciated', and 'nuisance' are used appropriately. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'express inconvenience' (which should be 'express my concern about the inconvenience') and 'change the room' (which is likely not the intended meaning in an apartment context). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise collocations and avoiding slightly awkward phrasing would demonstrate a higher level of lexical control and flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('the noise were unbearable') and article usage ('it is big nuisance'). Additionally, some sentences are slightly run-on or lack necessary prepositions, such as 'it impacts on my sleep'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the overall meaning of your letter. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that articles are used correctly before singular countable nouns. Increasing the variety of complex structures while maintaining accuracy will help raise your score.

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