Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-16

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 7.5)

Dear ..........,

I'm writing to extend my half-year rent agreement which would expire in the coming month to a year.

I intend to add another 6 months to the initial contract. I know my rent is due next month, and thats's why I'm writing this letter ahead of time so that you do not approve a new tenant.

I made this decision because I'm presently pregnant and I've been advised by my GP to take some time off work and rest. Moving apartments is a whole lots of work for me this season of my life, and I have to make sure I'm settled the first and second trimester at the minimum.

However, I'll like to bring to your notice that the window in the kitchen is broken and it's been a gateway for mosquitoes in my apartment. Kindly ask the carpenter to come and have a look at it so it can be fixed as soon as possible.

Thank you for your consideration, and I'll expect your feedback.

Yours Sincerely,

Natasha

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly stated the desired extension period, provided a logical reason for the change in plans, and identified the maintenance issue regarding the kitchen window. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. You have maintained a consistent focus on the task requirements throughout the response, ensuring that the reader understands both your request and the urgency of the repair needed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the request to the explanation and finally the maintenance issue. You have used cohesive devices such as 'However' and 'because' effectively to link your thoughts. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the transition between the request for an extension and the mention of the repair is smooth. The structure is easy to follow, and the information is presented in a coherent manner throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'extend my... agreement' and 'bring to your notice' are appropriate for this formal context. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is generally standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise or sophisticated collocations. For example, instead of 'whole lots of work', you could use 'a significant undertaking'. There are no significant errors in word choice that impede communication, and the language used is natural and fits the task well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good control of grammar with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are error-free, though there are a few minor slips, such as 'thats's' (a punctuation error) and 'I'll like to' (where 'I would like to' is more standard in formal writing). The use of the present perfect and conditional structures is generally accurate. While the range of structures is sufficient, increasing the variety of complex sentence forms would further strengthen this criterion. Overall, your grammar is accurate and does not hinder the reader's understanding.

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