Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-16

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 Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to inform you that there are certain kinds of things to be fixed in my apartments.

Few days ago, i noticed that one tap in the kitchen is leaking and i have a problem to dishwash my utensils. Due to the leakage of water, the wood under the shink is going to be damaged. Some flies and mosquitoes are also there because of the wet area that may cause severe diseases like Malaria.

According to me, you should call the plumber to repair the tap as soon as possible because all of my family members are in trouble. Apartment from it, you can also suggest me home remedies so that i can do by myself to control the water.

Moreover, I am requesting you to visit my apartment once to see the problem. I would really appreciate if you will fix this issue soon.

Yours sincerely,

Raman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: 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 example, while you mention the leaking tap, the explanation regarding the 'wood under the shink' and the health risks is a bit repetitive and slightly unnatural in its phrasing. To improve, ensure your explanations flow more logically and focus on the practical aspects of the repair request to better meet the requirements of a formal business correspondence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear opening and closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Due to', which help the reader follow your points. However, the paragraphing is not fully utilized; the entire body of the letter is grouped into one block, which makes it harder to read. To reach a higher band, you should separate your ideas into distinct paragraphs—one for the problem, one for the proposed solution, and one for the request for a visit. This would improve the overall flow and visual organization of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several instances of imprecise word choice and minor errors. Phrases like 'certain kinds of things to be fixed' and 'dishwash my utensils' are not standard English collocations. 'Dishwash' is not used as a verb in this context, and 'things' is too vague. You also have a spelling error ('shink' instead of 'sink'). To improve, focus on using more precise terminology, such as 'leaking faucet' or 'plumbing issue,' and ensure you are using standard collocations to convey your meaning more professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'Few days ago, i noticed' (missing article 'A' and capitalization of 'I'), 'Apartment from it' (incorrect word choice for 'Apart from'), and 'if you will fix' (incorrect tense usage in a conditional structure). While these errors do not prevent the message from being understood, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading, particularly regarding articles, verb tenses, and common prepositions. Focusing on these foundational areas will help improve your accuracy.

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