Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-02

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,

How are you ? I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to inform you that about a problem in my apartment that the water is leaking from the tap since morning in washroom. Even all the taps are closed but my washroom tap is running the water because of this my washroom floor is completely wet. It is very hard for me to leave it like this. I have to go to my work. To fix this please call the plumber as soon as possible so that he can come and fix it immediately or if you can close the water from the main switch that would be great. If you want to come and look please visit my apartment. I will at home for the full day because of the leakage.

Hopefully, you will help me to fix this at the earliest.

Your Sincerely

Harshita

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of 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 basic. For example, the description of the problem is repetitive, and the request for a visit could be more clearly linked to your availability. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are fully extended and that the purpose of the letter is stated clearly at the very beginning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized, with a clear progression from the problem to the proposed solution and the request for a visit. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures, which makes the flow feel a bit mechanical. Paragraphing is also insufficient; the entire body of the letter is contained in one block. Using transition words like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'therefore' would help connect your ideas more fluidly and improve the overall structure of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. Phrases like 'running the water' and 'fix this' are functional but basic. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'I will at home', which is grammatically incorrect and affects the clarity of your message. To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to maintenance and household issues, such as 'persistent leak', 'plumbing emergency', or 'urgent repair'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Examples include 'about a problem... that the water is leaking', 'Even all the taps are closed', and 'I will at home'. These errors indicate a lack of control over basic sentence construction and verb tenses. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that every sentence has a clear, complete structure.

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