Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-23

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 John,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you because I frequently hear a lot of noise from your apartment, and It bothers me a lot.

As you know, I am doing my final year Engineering and semester is going on, so I have to study hard to get good GPA. Recently I am hearing frequent sharp noises from your apartment both in the mornings and in the late evenings, which acts as a disturbance while I am studying, due to which I have secured low mark in my class test this week. If I don't score above 8.5, my college management will remove me from the internship program. I also find distracted from doing my day-to-day activities amidst the noises.

I hope you can empathize with my situation. Please take necessary actions to control the noises, as that will help me focus on my studies more.

Yours Faithfully,

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: describing the noise, explaining the impact on your studies, and suggesting a solution. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a neighbour. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven. While the explanation of the academic pressure is clear, the suggested solution is somewhat vague; asking the neighbour to 'take necessary actions' is less effective than proposing a specific time for quiet hours or a discussion. To reach a higher band, ensure that the solution is concrete and actionable, providing the reader with a clear path forward to resolve the issue.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas flow reasonably well from the problem to the personal impact and finally to the request. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited and occasionally repetitive. For instance, the transition 'due to which' is slightly awkward in this context. The paragraphing is sufficient, but the letter could benefit from more varied linking words to connect the sentences more fluidly. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the structure supports the reader's understanding of the situation.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using words like 'empathize', 'disturbance', and 'internship'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'semester is going on' is better expressed as 'the semester is underway', and 'secured low mark' should be 'received low marks' or 'performed poorly'. Additionally, 'I also find distracted' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'I also find myself distracted'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over word forms and common collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am doing my final year Engineering' (missing 'in'), 'Recently I am hearing' (should be 'I have been hearing'), and 'low mark' (should be plural). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence structure is occasionally clunky, such as the long sentence starting with 'Recently I am hearing...'. To improve, focus on consistent verb tense usage—specifically the present perfect continuous for ongoing actions—and ensure articles and prepositions are used correctly to enhance the overall accuracy of your writing.

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