Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-12

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 owner,

I would like to inform you that I am living in your apartment from five months and now I would like to take this apartment for another six months agreement. I really love this apartment because it is near to my work and it also having bus stops and parking near by.

My plans had been changed to take another six months agreement because I does not think that I can get this kind of nature and understanding with tenants. You never disappoint me if I am giving rent two or days later because you understand students conditions, I take this apartment for six months more due to my parents are visiting me in next month and staying with me for a month. So I would to explore them all near eye catching locations. Whenever I am at work so, if they ever need to go outside for supermarket so they can move through bus which is nearby. So, it is good for them. lastly, I only have one problem that is car parking under apartment parking.

I kindly request you to give me access of parking under my apartment for these six months. I would really respect your understandings.

Yours respectfully,

Honey

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 in plans, and the parking issue. However, the development of ideas is somewhat inconsistent. The explanation regarding the parents' visit is clear, but the reasoning about 'nature and understanding with tenants' is confusingly phrased and lacks clarity. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord, though the structure could be more refined to ensure all points are addressed with equal depth. Overall, the task is fulfilled, but the expression of ideas occasionally lacks precision.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'So' to begin sentences. The transition between the explanation of the parents' visit and the parking request is abrupt. While the overall message remains clear, the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, and the referencing (e.g., 'explore them all') is slightly awkward, which prevents the response from reaching a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several instances of awkward word choice, such as 'nature and understanding with tenants' and 'explore them all near eye catching locations'. Some phrases are repetitive, and the student struggles with collocations, such as 'give me access of parking'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the range of vocabulary is limited, and the errors in word choice occasionally draw attention to the language rather than the message.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There is a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. Frequent errors occur with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, such as 'I am living... from five months', 'My plans had been changed', and 'I does not think'. These errors are noticeable and occur throughout the text. While the reader can understand the intent, the frequency of grammatical slips limits the effectiveness of the communication and prevents the response from achieving a higher score.

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