Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-17

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 Sir or Madam,

I hope you're doing well. I am writing this letter to express my problem with the air conditioning in my unit 506G.

To begin with from past two weeks the air conditioning failed. Since its summer the temperature outside is very high, AC becomes very essential. I am a Software Engineer and I work from home. The current situation in my house is affecting my personal and professional life.

I have informed multiple times to the security at the front desk but no action was taken. It would be very helpful if you can schedule a technician to inspect the issue and take necessary steps to solve.

To add upon I have observed there is a leak of water from the ac pipe and it is damaging my roof, as a temporary solution I have placed a bucket underneath it and covered the pipe with tape.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have 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 instance, while you mention the leak, it is introduced as an afterthought at the end of the letter rather than being integrated into the main description of the problem. To improve, ensure that your points are presented in a more structured and logical flow, allowing for a more comprehensive explanation of the impact the issue is having on your living conditions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'To add upon', though the latter is slightly unnatural in this context. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transition between the initial problem description and the request for a visit could be smoother. The use of referencing is mostly clear, though some sentences feel a bit disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea would enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'essential', 'inspect', and 'temporary solution'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'express my problem' (better: 'report a problem') and 'informed multiple times to the security' (better: 'informed security multiple times'). The phrase 'To add upon' is also not standard English. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing. Expanding your vocabulary to include more specific descriptors for the repair issues would also be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'from past two weeks' (should be 'for the past two weeks'), 'Since its summer' (should be 'Since it is summer'), and 'AC becomes very essential' (should be 'the AC has become essential'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and the consistent use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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