Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-02

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,

Hope you are doing good. Actually i want to discuss some issues with you. Hope you will understand me.

As you live in upstairs of this apartment and this is a small apartment even little noise can cross .

The noise from your upstairs becomes unbearable most of the time. I really don't want to say it is becoming a problem for me.

As you know i am a working woman. I spend 6 hours a day in work. I need peace and quiet environment to restore my energy . Sometimes it becomes difficult to sleep well. It is very challenging for me to perform my work duties effectively with sleepy eyes.

It is humble request to you please manage the noise of your apartment. If you don't mind its my suggestion to spend evening time at nearby park. It will help to channelise your children's energy in physical activity.

Thanks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: describing the noise, explaining the impact on your work and sleep, and suggesting a solution. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the suggestion to send children to a park is a bit abrupt and could be perceived as slightly intrusive or presumptuous in a formal letter. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more detail and use a more polite, diplomatic tone to ensure the request is well-received. The purpose of the letter is clear, but the tone fluctuates between informal and slightly demanding.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is logically organized, moving from the problem to the impact and finally to a proposed solution. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and mechanical. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures, and there is a lack of linking words to connect your ideas smoothly (e.g., using 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'therefore'). Paragraphing is also insufficient; the entire body of the letter is presented as one block, which makes it harder to follow. Using clear paragraph breaks for each main point would significantly improve the flow and readability of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'unbearable', 'effectively', and 'physical activity'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'cross' (instead of 'travel' or 'penetrate') and 'channelise' (which is slightly misused here). To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to noise complaints and polite requests. The range is sufficient for basic communication, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, 'As you live in upstairs of this apartment' should be 'As you live upstairs' or 'in the apartment above'. There are also issues with articles ('a working woman', 'the noise') and subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for small errors like missing articles or incorrect prepositions.

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