Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-20

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 Mr. Smith

I hope you are doing well.I am writing to request you to extend the agreement of the apartment in which I have been living for last five months.As u may aware that I was planning to shift to my home within six months which is now extended for five months due to some health issues. Now I have been planning to live here for five months because it is more convenient for me to go to the office as it is nearest apartment I have ever seen to my working space.

I was planning to go to my village next month but I was diagnosed with slip disc last week.Due to this condition I have to visit to my doctor regularly and my physiotherapy treatment is also going which is not possible in my village.The apartment is totally comfortable but the main room’s lock is not working sometimes so I would appreciate if you look into this.

Looking forward for your response.Thank You.

Yours Sincerely’

Kruti Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly state the desire to extend the lease, explain the change in plans due to your health condition, and mention the maintenance issue with the lock. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the explanation regarding the duration is slightly confusing; you mention wanting to stay for 'five months' but the phrasing is repetitive and lacks clarity. To improve, ensure your timeline is explicitly stated to avoid ambiguity. Overall, the task is fulfilled effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each addressing a specific requirement of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Due to this condition' and 'Looking forward', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between the first and second paragraphs is a bit abrupt. The use of 'u' instead of 'you' is informal and detracts from the professional tone. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent formal register would enhance the overall cohesion of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'convenient', 'diagnosed', and 'physiotherapy'. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'nearest apartment I have ever seen to my working space', which is slightly awkward. Additionally, the use of 'shift' is more common in Indian English; 'move' would be more standard in an international context. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am writing to request you to extend' (should be 'request an extension of'), 'my physiotherapy treatment is also going' (should be 'undergoing'), and 'the main room’s lock is not working sometimes' (should be 'sometimes the lock... is not working'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with missing spaces after periods. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score.

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