Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Subject : problem in the appartment

Dear , samantha

I have been thought to stay longer in this apartment, so I write a letter for my complaints which I faced in my 6 months. I thought I want to stay in this apartment around more 5 months because of my job .

I stay near to my job that's why I want to extend more months . This appartment have use to for me . I thought easy to going job , easy to pay cabs and evrything.

I want to complaint about the room and kichen ! Kichen have one basin and it's leakage of the basin , in room there are no any other space have to put soap , shampoo . Can you arrange or place a cupboard for put all the necessary things put on this cupboard and easy to take shower .also can you call for plumber and repaired this leakage.

Thanking you,

Jack

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points: the duration of the extension, the reason for the change, and the maintenance issue. However, the development of these points is quite limited. The tone is somewhat informal and lacks the appropriate structure for a formal request to a landlord. While the purpose is clear, the language used to explain the change in plans and the description of the apartment problems is basic and lacks the necessary detail to fully satisfy the requirements of a formal letter. The response is functional but lacks the sophistication expected for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical. Transitions between ideas are abrupt, such as the jump from the job situation to the kitchen complaints. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the phrasing 'This appartment have use to for me' is confusing. The overall progression of ideas is present but lacks the logical flow and variety of linking words required for a higher band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'I have been thought to stay' instead of 'I have been thinking about staying' and 'easy to going job'. The student struggles with precise terminology for household items and maintenance issues. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of range and the frequent errors in word formation and usage limit the score. To improve, the student should focus on learning collocations and more formal vocabulary suitable for letter writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with verb tenses ('I have been thought'), subject-verb agreement ('This appartment have'), and sentence structure ('in room there are no any other space'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Complex structures are attempted but are often inaccurate. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas and the use of capital letters. Significant improvement in basic sentence construction and grammatical accuracy is required.

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