Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-21

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. manoj,

I am writing a letter regarding to extend my six months lease agreement of the 205A apartment. I know we had talked only for 5 months to stay in this apartment ,but i would have to face lots of difficulties to leave this apartment on next month.

Actually, i want to stay here for 6 months more which means it would be 12 months in total. Till today, i lived for 5 months already and there is only one month left to leave this apartment ,but there are some reasons to keep this apartment for next 6 months would be beneficial for me .

I have to stay here ,because in past two months i was trying to find a good job of automotive technician in this town and fortunately, i found a workshop that is not far from this apartment . By any chance if i was unable to find my job near to this accommodation then it was obvious that i had to change the town too not only your apartment .

Although, there is only a little problem of laundry timings because my job is from 9AM to 7 pm and everyday i miss the time to do laundry but still i am willing to face this problem .

i hope you will understand this situation and will allow me to increase my stay in your apartment .

Regards,

Harvinder

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: you specified the desired extension length, explained the change in your circumstances due to your new job, and mentioned the laundry issue. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is slightly repetitive, particularly in the second paragraph where you restate the duration multiple times. To improve, ensure that each paragraph adds new information rather than repeating previous points. Overall, you have successfully communicated your requirements and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'Actually', and 'Because', which help the flow of ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced, such as the start of the second paragraph. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, for example, when you mention 'this apartment' multiple times in close proximity. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'lease agreement', 'accommodation', and 'workshop'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'talked only for 5 months' (should be 'agreed on a 5-month term') and 'increase my stay' (should be 'extend my lease'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage. You should focus on learning common collocations related to renting and professional life to sound more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('I lived for 5 months already' should be 'I have lived'), punctuation errors (spaces before commas), and awkward phrasing ('regarding to extend'). Some sentences are slightly convoluted, such as 'By any chance if i was unable to find my job...'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage. While your meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score.

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