Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-29

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 7.0)

Dear josh,

I hope you are doing well. I am writting this letter to inform you that i want to extend my lease for next 6 months.

Previously i had a plans to move to countryside to start up my new business, but i had changed my plans and want to extend my lease for next six months. I assured that this is the last time i want extend my lease.

I used to work in amazon fulfillement centre as a co manager on a contract bases. Due to my hard work and dedication towards work they just extend my contract for six months. I think this is the best house that i can easily commute to work because its just 10km away from my apartment.

I have a little things to complain about this apartment .Firstly, they use to cut of water usage and electricity without notifying to the tennants and it could be problematic for my kids and my wife whenever they are home. Secondly, there is a small leakage in a washroom and maintenance staff is not even coming to see which i had already call them 3-4 times.

I hope that you will increase my lease and keep little problems in mind that you can talk to maintenance staff of the building to solve it quickly.

your regards,

Om Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: you specified the duration of the extension, explained the change in your plans regarding your job, and raised the issues of utility cuts and the bathroom leak. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven; while the explanation for the lease extension is clear, the description of the apartment problems could be more precise to ensure the landlord understands the urgency. Overall, the letter successfully communicates your requirements and concerns, fulfilling the task requirements effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly' and 'Secondly' to structure your complaints, which helps the reader follow your points. However, the transition between the job explanation and the apartment issues is a bit abrupt. To improve, you could use more varied linking words or phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly. Paragraphing is used correctly, and the overall progression of the letter is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a coherent response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly, such as 'extend my lease', 'commute', and 'maintenance staff'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'on a contract bases' (should be 'basis') and 'cut of water usage' (should be 'cut off'). While you attempt to use some specific terminology related to your situation, there is room to incorporate more sophisticated or precise vocabulary to reach a higher band. The errors present do not impede communication, and the meaning remains clear throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several recurring grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('I had a plans', 'they use to cut of') and punctuation errors, particularly with the use of lowercase 'i' and missing spaces after commas. While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your intent. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, such as verb tenses and article usage, and ensure that complex sentences are constructed with greater precision.

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