Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-12

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 Mr. Smith

My name is Rajwinder from unit 9 in the apartment complex. I would like to address a problem in my apartment that I'm dealing with right now. In my kitchen there is a big hole right under the sink. Yesterday I saw a mouse running around the sink. I am not able to wash any dishes in the sink and it is so dangerous for me to walk around in the apartment.

I would like you to come visit my apartment I have doubts that there are some holes in the living room as well. I feel so uncomfortable after seeing some mouse. It is not safe for my kids as well. I would like to request if you can take an immediate action and call someone to fix those on the weekend. You can come tomorrow any time to visit my apartment. It will be appreciated.

your sincerely,

Rajwinder

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The candidate successfully covers all three bullet points required by the task prompt. First, the problem is clearly described, noting a big hole under the kitchen sink and a mouse running around. Second, the student says what should be done by requesting immediate action, fixing the holes over the weekend, and calling someone. Third, an invitation is extended to the building manager to visit the apartment to see the problem firsthand. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a building manager, and the purpose is evident throughout. The ideas are relevant and fulfill the communicative requirements of a General Training Task 1 letter, earning a solid band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter exhibits a coherent overall arrangement with a clear beginning and ending. The text is divided into two main body paragraphs following the salutation. However, paragraphing could be structured more effectively to separate distinct points, such as placing the request for a visit and the concern for the children into clearer logical units. Cohesive devices are somewhat basic and mechanical, with repetitive use of transitions and pronouns like 'I would like' and 'apartment'. Referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences can feel slightly abrupt. Overall, the organization is sufficient to achieve a clear progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, though somewhat limited. The candidate attempts some less common vocabulary such as 'address a problem', 'apartment complex', and 'immediate action', but also relies on simpler, repetitive words like 'big hole', 'sink', and 'apartment'. There are a few word choice and collocation slips, such as 'seeing some mouse' (instead of 'mice') and 'fix those' (lacking a clear antecedent for 'those'). Spelling is accurate throughout. While the lexical range meets the basic requirements of the task, it lacks the flexibility and precision needed for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The candidate demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I would like to address a problem in my apartment that I'm dealing with right now.' There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing choices, including 'visit my apartment I have doubts' (run-on sentence), 'seeing some mouse' (pluralization/article error), and 'It will be appreciated' (passive sign-off missing subject). Punctuation is generally acceptable, and the sign-off contains a minor capitalization error ('your sincerely'). Despite these errors, meaning is rarely impeded, and communication remains clear throughout the response.

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