Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-30

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 Sir/Madam,

The purpose of my writing today is to lodge a complaint regarding the disturbance caused by loud music late at night.

Addressing the problem, the noise is disrupting my sleep for the last 10 days, as my neighbour John continuously plays music  till midnight, even after I have informed him multiple times. Additionally, I would like to mention that I am working on significant projects, which have strict deadlines, that need my immediate attention.

Considering the solution, in particular, I would suggest that you should give him a verbal warning, along with some strict penalties, if he repeats the same mistake again.

Certainly, an effective communication will play a key role in sorting this in a peaceful way. To add to this, I would appreciate it if you could inform him, either to use headphones or play the music on weekends, which would be beneficial for both of us.

I sincerely value your support in this matter. Additionally, keeping open and consistent communication with each other would be highly beneficial.

Yours sincerely,

Varinderjit

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to address the primary purpose of the task, which was to request an extension of your rental agreement. You did not mention how long you want to stay or explain why your plans changed. Instead, the letter focuses entirely on a noise complaint about a neighbour. While the complaint is well-written, the failure to cover the core requirements of the prompt means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, ensure you carefully read all bullet points in the instructions and dedicate a paragraph to each one.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph has a distinct focus, and you use some cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'To add to this', and 'In particular' to link your ideas. However, because the content does not follow the prompt's requirements, the overall progression of the letter feels disconnected from the task instructions. The flow is generally smooth, and the tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using phrases like 'lodge a complaint', 'significant projects', and 'strict deadlines' effectively. The language is formal and appropriate for the context of writing to a landlord. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items to express your frustration or request for action.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The grammar is generally accurate, with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You use complex sentences well, such as 'I would appreciate it if you could inform him, either to use headphones or play the music on weekends'. There are minor errors, such as 'the noise is disrupting my sleep for the last 10 days' (should be present perfect continuous: 'has been disrupting') and 'an effective communication' (uncountable noun). Despite these, the meaning is always clear.

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