Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-05

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)

I hope you're doing well. I am writing this letter because i want to extend the lease agreement. Since I am renting this apartment for 5 months already, I would like to extend my lease upto 1 year. Consequently, I would like the lease to be extended 7 more months.

Since I was here for the course which was of 6 months, I found out my internship will be taking place here as well. Moreover, the place of my internship is just 5 minute walk from the apartment.

Moreover, all the amenities and facilities are nearby.

Lastly, I want to address that the chimney in kitchen area has stopped working since last week. I would really appreciate if you can send maintainence guy to fix it or replace the chimney as it is quite old.

I am looking forward to your prompt responce.

Kind regards,

Manpreet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the duration of the extension, the reason for the change, and the maintenance issue. However, the response is slightly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which impacts the overall development of the ideas. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the explanation regarding the internship could have been expanded to provide more depth. Because the length requirement was not met, the task achievement is limited, as the ideas are not fully developed to the extent expected for a formal request of this nature.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Consequently', 'Moreover', and 'Lastly' is present, though the repetition of 'Moreover' at the start of consecutive sentences makes the flow feel slightly mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the tone is consistent throughout. To improve, you should vary your linking words and ensure that each paragraph transitions smoothly into the next without relying on repetitive structures.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing for clear communication. You use some relevant terms like 'lease agreement', 'amenities', and 'maintenance'. However, there are minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'responce' instead of 'response' and 'maintainence' instead of 'maintenance'. The range is somewhat limited; using more precise collocations would elevate the quality of the writing. For example, instead of saying the chimney 'stopped working', you could use 'is malfunctioning' or 'is out of order'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'Since I am renting this apartment for 5 months already' (should be 'have been renting'), and 'I would like to extend my lease upto 1 year' (should be 'up to'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization issues, such as the lowercase 'i' in the first sentence. While these errors do not impede overall understanding, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on verb tenses and consistent proofreading will help improve your accuracy.

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