Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-11-05

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have a problem in your apartment that needs repairs.

Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
• describe the problem.
• say what you think should be done about it.
• ask the building manager to visit your apartment to see the problem.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear _________,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Mr. Patel,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing you to inform you that I am having a trouble with the washing machine provided by the building facility. Furthermore, the window right above my floor keeps banging, making unpleasant sound at night disturbing my sleep.

I believe that you should call a repairman to repair the washing machine. I also request that you provide me some relief on next month's rent as washing machine facility was included in my tenant agreement. I also request that you inform the maintenance personnel about the window banging by the wind above my floor. I think it is loose without a proper hook.

Lastly, though I have already suggested possible solutions, I would really appreaciate if you could visit my apartment and inspect the situation yourself. I believe it will give you a better idea on how to proceed further.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Vaibhavi Chauhan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You address all three requested points: you describe the washing machine and noisy window, suggest repairs and a rent reduction, and ask Mr. Patel to inspect the apartment. The purpose is clear throughout, and the request for a visit is polite and explicit. The washing-machine issue is linked to the tenant agreement, which gives a reason for seeking relief on rent. To make the ideas more fully supported, explain what is wrong with the machine—for example, whether it will not start or is leaking—and clarify the window’s location. The proposed rent reduction is relevant, but a brief explanation of how long the machine has been unusable would make that request more persuasive and specific.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter follows a sensible progression: it introduces the problems, proposes action, asks for an inspection, and closes appropriately. Paragraphing helps distinguish the main stages, while phrases such as “Furthermore,” “Lastly,” and “I look forward to your response” guide the reader. The organisation is coherent overall, though some linking is mechanical because several requests begin with “I also request.” The reference “above my floor” is not fully clear, and the transition between the washing-machine repair and the rent request could be smoother. For stronger progression, group each problem with its proposed solution and use clearer references to the window’s position.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for a formal maintenance letter, and phrases such as “inspect the situation” and “tenant agreement” communicate the purpose clearly. You also use polite request language appropriately. However, some word choices and collocations are inaccurate or imprecise: “having a trouble” is not idiomatic, “unpleasant sound” is less natural than a more specific description, and “provide me some relief on next month’s rent” is awkward. “Washing machine facility” is also less precise than simply referring to the appliance or its provision. Check spelling as well: “appreaciate” should be “appreciate.” More precise vocabulary for the faults would make the letter sound more natural and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex forms, including the subordinate clause “as washing machine facility was included in my tenant agreement” and the conditional-style request “I would really appreciate if you could visit.” Most sentences are understandable, and the errors do not prevent the reader from following your requests. Some grammatical inaccuracies remain: “I am writing you” needs a preposition (“writing to you”), and “a trouble” uses an unnecessary article with an uncountable noun. In “I would really appreciate if,” include “it” before “if.” The phrase “above my floor” also creates an unclear grammatical relationship. Review articles, prepositions, and clause patterns, while retaining the varied sentence structures you already attempt.

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