Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-03

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 Neighbor,

I am writing this letter to you regarding the noise which you make at night and in the early morning. There are various noises which comes from moving furniture, footsteps and loud music. I hear these noises almost everyday .

This become a real problem for me because my shift starts early morning and my children are also disturbed from that noises which are creates by you. My children and me cannot concentration on our study and work because of that loud noises. I am not getting good sleep and i feel tired in daytime because of sleeping problem.

I would really appreciate if you could try to understand my situation and also try to control on loud music at late night . You should also use carpets at their floor which can help to decrease the noise of moving furniture as well as reduce the voice of footprints.

Thanks for understanding my problem . I hope we can solve this problem.

Yours Sincerely,

Crissa Chen.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the situation is described, the impact is explained, and a solution is proposed. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a neighbour, and the purpose is clear throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For example, the explanation of why the noise is a problem could be more detailed to fully convey the frustration. While the task requirements are met, the response lacks the depth of development required for a higher band score. The structure is logical, and the reader is left in no doubt about the writer's intent.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organised into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a central focus: the problem, the impact, and the solution. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'because', 'as well as', and 'therefore' (implied), though some transitions are a bit mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, although the flow between sentences could be improved with more varied linking words. Overall, the organisation is coherent, and the paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different parts of the request.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their message clearly. There are some attempts at more specific vocabulary, such as 'disturbed' and 'appreciate', but the range is somewhat limited. Some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'reduce the voice of footprints' instead of 'muffle the sound of footsteps'. There are also minor errors in word formation, such as 'concentration' instead of 'concentrate'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the situation, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('noises which comes', 'noises which are creates'), article misuse ('at their floor'), and pronoun errors ('My children and me'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. To improve, the writer should focus on basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and pronouns to ensure greater accuracy in their writing.

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