Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-09

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 7.0)

Dear Mr Smith,

I am writing this letter to report the issues and request the repair work needs to be done in apartment 34A, block C, Chester Road. As per our agreement with building owner, the management is responsible for all the repair and maintenance work.

I would like to bring your attention towards multiple issues that needs immediate attention. Firstly, the main door lock need to be replaced as the inner cylinder of a lock has been displaced from its position. Secondly, the kitchen sink pipe is also leaking and  the moisture from it is deteriorating the wooden shelf underneath it.

As far as the lock is concerned, I believe it should be replaced rather than wasting money on its repair. However, the sink pipe can be replaced by new one, but plumber needs to have a look before repairing it.

You can visit the apartment on this Saturday from 1pm to 5pm to analyze the situation by yourself. You will get a fair idea about the actual situation of the damages.

I hope you will treat my request as priority and I look forward to hearing back from you.

Best regards,

Fazal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

You address all three requested points clearly: you identify the faulty door lock and leaking sink pipe, suggest replacing the lock and having a plumber inspect the pipe, and invite the manager to visit on Saturday between 1 pm and 5 pm. The specific details make the request practical, and the formal opening and closing suit the audience. Your explanation of the damage to the shelf also supports the urgency of the repair. To make the ideas more fully developed, explain briefly how the problems affect your daily use or safety, and clarify whether the proposed visit time is convenient for the manager or whether another time can be arranged.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter has a clear progression from the purpose of writing, to the two problems, to proposed repairs and a visit request. Paragraphing separates these functions effectively, while signposts such as “Firstly,” “Secondly,” and “However” help the reader follow the details. The closing also returns appropriately to the request. Some linking is a little formulaic, particularly the repeated sequencing and transition phrases, and the final two sentences about the visit repeat the idea that the manager should assess the damage. You could make the progression more natural by combining those sentences and linking the requested visit directly to the repair decisions.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for describing the repairs, and phrases such as “inner cylinder,” “deteriorating the wooden shelf,” and “replaced rather than…repair” show an attempt at precise, task-relevant language. The meaning remains clear throughout. However, some collocations and word choices are less natural: “bring your attention towards” would be more idiomatically expressed as “draw your attention to,” and “analyze the situation by yourself” is not the most suitable phrase for a building manager’s inspection. “Actual situation of the damages” is also awkward and imprecise. More natural repair-related phrasing would improve flexibility and control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentences, including explanations with “as” and “before,” and most of the message is easy to understand. Some grammatical errors remain, however. In “multiple issues that needs” and “the main door lock need,” the verb should agree with its subject (“need” and “needs,” respectively). The phrase “replaced by new one” needs an article: “replaced by a new one.” There are also article and number issues in “the inner cylinder of a lock” and “all the repair and maintenance work.” These errors do not prevent understanding, but checking agreement and articles would make the letter more accurate.

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