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 Manager,

Myself Shweta Prajapati. I have been living in Wind Brook Apartments, building No 7, since 6 months. I had sign tenant agreement for six months. I am writing this letter for rental extension.

I have couple of changes in current plan. Firstly, my current employer has renewed our contract till next year. According to my experience in this apartment I do not think I do have any inconvenience. It is a best choice for me as I do not have vehicle and family, who can help me for ride. I get transportation quickly as the bus stop is near by the exit door of an apartment.

The only thing to worry about is the window. My master room's window has been broken since couple days. If you could able to fix it as soon as possible, would be a great help as the monsoon is coming and I do not want my floor gets wet from wind coming through.

Please think about my longer stay and extending my agreement. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Sincerely,

Shweta Prajapati

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the task: the desired length of the extension, the reason for the change in plans, and the maintenance issue. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation regarding the change in plans is a bit repetitive and could have been more clearly articulated. Despite this, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader is fully informed of the writer's intentions and requirements. All parts of the prompt are addressed adequately.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a specific purpose. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly' and 'The only thing to worry about', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally awkward, such as in the sentence 'I do not have vehicle and family, who can help me for ride.' Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the flow and make the text feel more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to communicate their needs effectively. There are some instances of slightly unnatural phrasing, such as 'I had sign tenant agreement' instead of 'I signed the tenancy agreement' and 'inconvenience' used in a way that doesn't quite fit the context. While the range is sufficient to convey the message, there is a lack of more precise or sophisticated vocabulary that would elevate the response to a higher band. Spelling is generally accurate, but word choice needs more attention to detail.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'Since 6 months' (should be 'for 6 months'), 'I had sign' (should be 'I signed'), and 'If you could able to fix it' (should be 'If you could fix it' or 'If you were able to fix it'). Additionally, there are missing articles throughout the text, such as 'I do not have vehicle'. While these errors do not impede overall communication, they are persistent enough to prevent a higher score. More attention to verb tenses and article usage is needed.

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