Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-19

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 Hannah,

Hope you are doing great. I am writing this letter to request you for the extension of our renting agreement.

I acknowledge that we made the initial agreement five months back stating that my period of stay will be six months. This was because I have moved to this city for completing my six-month internship. I have now been offered a full-time role based on my internship performance and I will continue to work from the current office. Thus, it will be great if we can extend the contract for another year.

I also wanted to request you to call a carpenter to the apartment. Since I have observed that from the past few days, the front door have been making creaking sounds while opening and closing it.

Please let me know when you can call the carpenter and also about your decision about the agreement.

Thank you very much for your time.

Yours sincerely,

Saneha Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

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 (a full-time job offer), and identified a specific maintenance issue regarding the front door. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord, and the purpose of the communication is clear from the outset. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the task requirements, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your request without ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

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 appropriate cohesive devices such as 'Thus', 'Since', and 'also' to link your sentences and ideas effectively. The paragraphing is sufficient and helps the reader follow the structure of your request easily. The flow is natural, and the relationship between the different parts of the letter is well-managed throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the context of a formal request. You use functional phrases like 'extension of our renting agreement' and 'full-time role' correctly. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it is somewhat standard. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise collocations or slightly more sophisticated phrasing, such as 'tenancy agreement' instead of 'renting agreement' or 'rectify the issue' instead of 'call a carpenter'. However, the current range is sufficient to convey your meaning accurately without any confusion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good control of sentence structures, mixing simple and complex sentences effectively. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'the front door have been making' (should be 'has been making') and 'request you for the extension' (more naturally 'request an extension'). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your meaning is never obscured. Your use of tenses is generally accurate, particularly when explaining the transition from your internship to your new role.

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