Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-10-11

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 Building manager,

i am writing to inform you about a problem in my apartment that needs immediate attention. the bsthroom tap has been leaking contiunously for the past few days, and water is collecting on the floor. this is causing inconvenience and may damge the flooring is it not repaired soon.

i would appreciate it if you could arrange for a plumber to visit my apartment and fix the leaking tap as soon as possible. i believe replacing the damaged parts or installing a new tap would solve the problem.

could you please visit my apartment at a convenient time to inspect the issue personally? i am available in the evening anf would be happy to arrange a suitable time with you.

thank you for the time and consideration. i look forward to your response .

yours sincerely,

ramanjot kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5

You address all three requested points: you explain that the bathroom tap is leaking and water is collecting on the floor, suggest arranging a plumber and repairing or replacing the tap, and ask the manager to inspect the problem. The request is clear and the tone is appropriate for a building manager. However, the response is 9 words below the required minimum, so the letter is slightly underdeveloped. In particular, you could add a little more detail about when the leak began, how serious the water damage may become, or what access arrangements would suit you. This would make the problem and your proposed solution more fully supported while preserving the clear purpose of the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 8.0

The letter follows a logical sequence: it introduces the problem, proposes a repair, asks for an inspection, and closes politely. The paragraph breaks also help distinguish these functions, and phrases such as “I would appreciate it if” and “could you please” make the requests easy to follow. To make the organisation even more polished, keep the opening and closing conventions consistently formatted, and ensure each paragraph begins clearly rather than running into the next request. The progression is already effective; adding a brief detail about the leak’s impact or your availability would also help connect the problem to the urgency of the requested visit.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for this practical letter, and phrases such as “needs immediate attention,” “inspect the issue personally,” and “arrange a suitable time” communicate the purpose clearly. You also use relevant repair vocabulary, including “plumber,” “damaged parts,” and “leaking tap.” However, the range is fairly straightforward, and several spelling errors—such as “bsthroom,” “contiunously,” and “damge”—reduce accuracy and polish. Some wording could also be more precise: “water is collecting on the floor” is clear, but describing it as “pooling” would be more concise. Proofreading spelling and choosing precise repair-related collocations would strengthen the letter’s lexical control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, including the conditional construction “this is causing inconvenience and may damage the flooring if it is not repaired soon” and the polite request “I would appreciate it if you could arrange…”. These structures help convey urgency without sounding demanding. Some grammatical and punctuation errors remain, though they do not prevent understanding. For example, the conditional clause needs “if it is not repaired,” and the closing sentence should be punctuated consistently. Capitalisation at the start of sentences is also inconsistent (“i” and “the”). Review sentence boundaries, capital letters, and conditional clauses; greater consistency would make the otherwise clear grammar more accurate.

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