Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-30

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 Oliver,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter regarding my lease of apartment that I want to stretch for more few months.

However, I am living in this apartment from the last six months which is located downtown west kerby. I like to live in this apartment because the atmosphere here and also my neighbours are very helpful and friendly. Although, I want to stretch my lease Because I change my work location and that one is nearby this apartment so now I want to increase my lease for next one year. Moreover, there is problem in the apartment is the kitchen stove is not working properly and also my bathroom sink is clogged so I want to request you that please send a technician to fix this problems.there is no any problems in this apartment and everything is working perfectly such as dishwasher, laundry, and microwave all are working properly.

I request you to send me new papers for next one year lease. I will look forward to your response.

yours faithfully,

Maitri.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: stating the desired extension length, explaining the change in plans, and reporting the maintenance issues. 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 work location is brief, and the description of the maintenance issues could be more precise to ensure the landlord understands the urgency. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with sufficient detail to make the request persuasive and clear.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'and' and 'also'. Paragraphing is present, but the second paragraph is quite dense and contains conflicting information—you mention the stove and sink are broken, but then immediately state that 'everything is working perfectly'. This contradiction disrupts the flow and clarity of the message. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition') would improve the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your needs clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'lease', 'technician', and 'clogged'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'stretch my lease' (extend is more natural) and 'no any problems' (which is grammatically incorrect). The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to housing and formal requests, and pay closer attention to standard collocations to sound more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. Examples include 'I am living in this apartment from the last six months' (should be 'have been living'), 'Because I change my work' (should be 'changed'), and 'there is problem in the apartment is' (which is a run-on/fused sentence). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and sentence boundaries. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage.

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