Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-26

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 8.0)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter concerning some faults in my apartment which is located at the second floor of the building, precisely flat 43B, that needs to be fixed.

Firstly, I noticed few days ago, that the boiler in the bathroom no longer works properly. It no longer gives hot water. At first I thought it was something that has to do with the unsteady power, but it’s been over 48hours the light was restored yet, it still is not functioning properly, and I have not been able to have a good bath since the problem with the boiler started.. Also the kitchen sink seems to be leaking under. This has caused my kitchen to look messy, the floor is always damp no matter how often I clean it. One might slip and fall if care is not taken.

I would suggest you contact a plumber to check out both the bathroom boiler and the kitchen sink, as I have little or no knowledge about how to go about it. This will enable me go about my daily activities without worrying about tripping in the kitchen or having to bath cold water.

If it would be possible, I would prefer you come and see the issue for yourself so that you would understand how bad the situation is.

Thank you and I am looking forward for a positive action from you.

Your’s Sincerely,

Abc

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly describe the two main issues (the boiler and the leaking sink), suggest a practical solution (contacting a plumber), and formally request a site visit. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a building manager. The ideas are well-developed, providing enough context for the reader to understand the urgency of the situation, such as the safety concern regarding the damp floor. The response is fully focused on the task requirements throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for the problems and solutions, and a formal closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the description of the issues from the proposed actions. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Also', and 'If it would be possible' to guide the reader through the text. The progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow. The letter maintains a consistent formal tone, which is essential for this type of correspondence.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your meaning clearly. Phrases like 'no longer works properly', 'unsteady power', and 'daily activities' are used accurately. There are some minor slips, such as 'have a good bath' (which is slightly unnatural; 'take a hot shower/bath' is better) and 'Your’s Sincerely' (which contains a punctuation error). However, the vocabulary is generally precise enough to communicate the situation effectively without any confusion. You have successfully used a mix of common and slightly more specific vocabulary related to home maintenance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are some minor grammatical errors—such as 'on the second floor' instead of 'at', '48hours the light was restored yet' (which is a bit clunky), and 'have to bath cold water' (should be 'take a cold bath')—these errors do not impede communication. The punctuation is generally good, though the apostrophe in 'Your’s' is incorrect. The majority of your sentences are clear and grammatically sound, showing a good level of control over standard English structures.

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