Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-04

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 5.5)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to inform you that I have a some issues in my apartment which needs to pay intention and fix on the time for further problems.

In my suit there is main problem is water leakage in the bathroom. Because there one water pipe is block or brokon from the top floor. Second one is that some areas like side wall and windows needs be renovation due to its old pattens.

I think you should provide me proper facilites like repair the water leakage problems on the time otherwise it create huge issues in the future and also need to pay intention to new building design according to new trend.

Now, I request to you that please visit my apartment to analysis the problem clearly and properly in the supervisor of exerpt .I hope you will take action as soon as possible because this issues disturbe my work life.

Your Rewardfuly,

jass

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the problem is described, a solution is proposed, and a request for a visit is made. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The description of the leakage is clear, but the request for 'new building design' is slightly off-topic for a maintenance request, suggesting a misunderstanding of the task's scope. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the closing 'Your Rewardfuly' is incorrect. The response covers the requirements, but the lack of clarity in some areas prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. For example, 'Second one is that' and 'Now, I request to you' are awkward transitions. The logical flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by grammatical errors, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed at times. While the overall arrangement is coherent enough to be understood, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive sentence structure limit the score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the basic message, but it is limited and often imprecise. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'pay intention' (instead of 'pay attention'), 'suit' (instead of 'suite' or 'apartment'), and 'pattens' (likely meaning 'patterns' or 'designs'). The phrase 'Your Rewardfuly' is a significant error in register and vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary and ensure that words are used in their correct context, particularly regarding formal letter-writing conventions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The letter contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('some areas... needs be renovation'), article usage ('the main problem is water leakage'), and sentence structure ('I have a some issues'). While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often marred by errors, such as 'I am writing this letter to inform you that I have a some issues in my apartment which needs to pay intention'. The control over basic grammar is inconsistent, which is characteristic of a band 5.0 level.

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