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 Mr. Patel,

I have been staying in your apartment from last 5 months and I have to say that it is one of the best accommodations available in Ahmedabad. We had an agreements of a six months but I was hoping if it is possible to extend it for another year.

I was planning to move to India next month but because of my work I have say here little longer. I have asked my company to arrange an accommodation for me as our agreement was just for 6 months. But unfortunately, they would not be able to help me with that. Therefore, rather than looking for another apartment, I would love to stay here for a year.

From last couple of days, I have noticed some issues in the air conditioning system as it is making some weird noices. And also it is not cooling the room as it used to when I moved here. Other than that everything is perfect.

I am looking for your prompt response on this.

Yours faithfully,

Rishi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You clearly stated the desired extension period (one year), explained the change in plans due to work commitments, and identified the specific problem with the air conditioning. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands your situation and your request. The letter is well-structured, and the purpose is clear from the beginning. You have successfully fulfilled all the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific point, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Therefore' and 'Other than that' to link your ideas. However, the flow could be slightly improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the request to the explanation and finally to the maintenance issue. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your message clearly. You use appropriate terms like 'accommodations', 'agreement', and 'prompt response'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'noices' (spelling error for 'noises') and 'have say here' (grammatical error). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise or sophisticated collocations would enhance the quality of your writing. For example, instead of 'making some weird noices', you could use 'malfunctioning' or 'emitting unusual sounds'. Your word choice is generally natural and fits the context of a formal request.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'from last 5 months' (should be 'for the last 5 months'), 'We had an agreements' (should be 'an agreement'), and 'I have say here' (should be 'I have to stay here'). Additionally, 'From last couple of days' should be 'For the last couple of days'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the overall meaning of your letter. To reach a higher band, you should focus on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.

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