Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.

Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter

• say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
• explain why your plans have changed
• tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ....................................,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Mr. Alex

I'm writing a letter to you to inform you regarding this matter. We already agreed and signed the agreement foe my stay here in your apartment. In addtiong, I would to extend my stay here in your apartment.

Firstly, the reason, why I want to extend my accomodation here, because I like the place verry much especially the ammenities, so I want to ask your permission, can I extend my stay here for two years instead of six months.

In addition to that, the reason I want to extend my contract here, because it's nearby to my work place, all of your staff was so nice, polite and honest. I also like the scenery of the nature, and very accesible to buses and subway. One more thing, I can even used bicycle heading to my work place.

Overall, the only problem that I incountered was the elevetor it's keep on stopping in the middle. Twice already I was stuck there. I'm looking forward for your gratitude, and what ever decision you decide on my request

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three required points: you request a two-year extension, explain that the apartment is convenient for work and has appealing surroundings, and report that the elevator stops and has left you stuck twice. The request is clear, and the reasons are relevant. This meets the core task well, with some evidence of fuller development. However, the explanation of changed plans is not explicit: you give reasons for liking the apartment but do not say what has changed since you signed the six-month agreement. The problem is also reported without a direct request for repair or an indication of its urgency. To strengthen the letter, explain the change in your circumstances and state what action you would like the owner to take.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a generally understandable sequence: it opens with the extension request, gives reasons, and then mentions the elevator problem. Paragraph breaks help separate these points, and connectors such as “Firstly” and “In addition to that” show how ideas relate. However, the progression is somewhat mechanical, and the opening repeats “extend my stay here in your apartment” without adding much. The final paragraph combines the problem report with an unclear closing, so the reader is not guided smoothly toward a response. Organise the letter around the three task points, use transitions more selectively, and finish with a clear request and courteous sign-off.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the main points, including “extend my stay,” “scenery,” “accessible,” and “stuck.” There are also attempts at more specific language about the apartment’s location and facilities. However, spelling errors such as “addtiong,” “accomodation,” “incountered,” and “elevetor” are noticeable, and several word combinations are unnatural, including “inform you regarding this matter” and “looking forward for your gratitude.” “All of your staff” is also unclear in the context of an apartment. These choices sometimes make the letter less natural, although the main message remains understandable. Use conventional rental-letter phrases and check spelling and collocations carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts both simple and more extended sentences, for example, the sentence listing the apartment’s proximity to work, transport, and nature. However, control is uneven, and several sentence patterns are faulty. “The reason … because I like the place” is missing a grammatical link, while “I would to extend” omits the required verb form. In “all of your staff was,” the subject and verb do not agree, and “I can even used bicycle” combines incompatible verb forms. The closing sentence also lacks a clear grammatical structure. Aim for complete clauses, check agreement and verb forms, and use punctuation to separate the reasons into clear sentences.

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