Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-06

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 5.0)

Dear, Sir and Madam,

I am writing the letter about my house in the kitchen and bathroom have water problems, I have to tell yo what is the issue in bathroom, there is water dropping in behind the toilet tub,

and second problem have in the kitchen there is light problem I have to do you come and check there problem because I have to use regular kitchen and washroom that problem is terrible.

I want to when you check and send someone he is repair that issue, when guy come you give him my contact number so he is call me and I am not going out side.

because I am free Sunday and Monday then I want to go attend my meeting if he is cone that day I'm available in home so you can ask him they will come this day and repair my kitchen and washroom problems

your fithfully

mr.patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: describing the problems, suggesting a solution, and requesting a visit. However, the development of these points is quite limited. The description of the issues is vague (e.g., 'water problems', 'light problem'), and the request for a visit is phrased in a way that is difficult to follow. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the tone is not consistently appropriate for a formal letter to a building manager. To improve, you should provide more specific details about the nature of the repairs needed and use a more professional, polite tone throughout the correspondence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The letter lacks a clear structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the sentences within the paragraphs are often run-on or lack logical connectors, making the progression of ideas difficult to follow. For example, the transition between describing the kitchen issue and asking for a visit is abrupt. There is a lack of cohesive devices, and the referencing (e.g., 'that problem') is often unclear. To improve, focus on using transition words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' to link your ideas, and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed point.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You rely on simple terms like 'problem' and 'issue' multiple times, which limits the precision of your message. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'water dropping in behind the toilet tub' (instead of 'leaking') and 'I am not going out side' (which is informal and slightly confusing in this context). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to maintenance and housing, and ensure your word choices are appropriate for a formal request.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The letter contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as run-on sentences and comma splices (e.g., 'I am writing the letter about my house in the kitchen and bathroom have water problems'). Subject-verb agreement and tense usage are also inconsistent (e.g., 'when guy come you give him'). Punctuation is largely absent or misused, and the closing 'your fithfully' contains a spelling error. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofread for common errors in tense and punctuation.

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