Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-07

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 6.0)

Dear Luis,

I am writing to express the problem that I faced in my apartment needs to be fixed. The wardrobe of the room was broken and I face too much difficulty to kept my clothes. The mirror outside the cupboard was shattered in the room.

I think it should be done immediately because I do not have any other space to kept my all clothes and other stuff. It should be repaired or may be need to replace with new one as its all drawers were cracked and some parts are misplaced as well.

I would like to requested you that visit to my apartment once to see the condition of wardrobe and then you can take right decision whether to repair it or to replace with new one. I hope you will consider my matter as urgent and take immediate action to fix it.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely

Sukhmeen

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task: describing the problem, suggesting a solution, and requesting a visit. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a building manager. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention the wardrobe is broken, providing more specific details about the damage or the impact on your daily routine would have strengthened the response. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader understands exactly what you need. To improve, ensure that each point is expanded with a little more descriptive detail to fully satisfy the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the request. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'I think', 'I would like to', and 'I look forward to' to link your ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. The transition between the description of the problem and the proposed solution could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words or phrases (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'given the circumstances') would help improve the overall cohesion and make the letter read more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate the problem clearly. You use relevant terms like 'shattered', 'cracked', and 'misplaced'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'faced the problem' instead of 'encountered a problem' and 'kept my clothes' instead of 'store my clothes'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to household repairs and furniture. The current range is sufficient to convey your meaning, but it lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. For example, 'I am writing to express the problem that I faced in my apartment needs to be fixed' is grammatically awkward; it should be 'I am writing to report a problem in my apartment that needs to be fixed.' Additionally, there are errors with verb forms, such as 'I would like to requested you' (should be 'request') and 'difficulty to kept' (should be 'difficulty keeping'). Improving your control over verb tenses and infinitive structures will significantly enhance your accuracy.

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