Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-17

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 Jereline,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to talk regarding our legal agreement about rented apartment of yours in which we are living right now. And this is the reason I am writing this letter.

Let me start with very important point, as you know we sign lease of your apartment as rental for five months. However , because of the premium location I decide to stay over here for more than five months so I want to extent my lease at least for one year.Moreover, changed my decision because I got new job at the same city and the location is just walking distance from over here so it will be more convenient for me . Another reason for choosing this area is peaceful area so I love to stay over here without any kind of noice pollution.

I would like to inform you that there are some issues we are facing over here are air condition problem as well as microwave is not properly working.Moreover minor lickedge problem also we are facing over here.

I would be grateful if you could be resolve this issues as soon as early , I look forward to your response.

your faithfully,

Loma Desai

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task: you specified the desired extension length, explained the change in your plans due to a new job, and reported maintenance issues. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive, particularly regarding the location of the apartment. To improve, ensure that each point is clearly separated and developed with more precise language. The purpose of the letter is clear from the outset, and the reader is left in no doubt about your intentions, which satisfies the requirements for a Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'However' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly inaccurate, such as starting a sentence with 'And this is the reason' or the repetitive use of 'over here'. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used in the correct context would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your needs effectively. You use some relevant terms like 'lease', 'convenient', and 'pollution'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'noice pollution' (noise), 'lickedge' (leakage), and 'be resolve this issues'. These errors do not prevent the message from being understood, but they do indicate a limited range of vocabulary and some issues with spelling and collocation. Expanding your range to include more precise descriptive language would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'we sign lease' (we signed the lease), 'I decide to stay' (I have decided to stay), and 'as soon as early' (as soon as possible). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. These errors are noticeable and occur frequently, though they rarely impede the overall communication of your message. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tenses will help improve your accuracy.

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