Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-31

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 Rental Owner,

I am writing this letter regarding extending my lease for unit 8 4100 Retallack Street.

I am staying on number 8 and tomorrow is my lease is going to end. I know it's late to inform you, but I want to extend for a year. We also inform in your main office, but they told me to contact you.

However, there is some changed in our plans before signing lease we only decided to stay for 6 months, but we love the neighbourhood and the instant service from you guys whenever there is fault in a house. Our housemates discussed each other and came to the final decision that we will continue to stay for few years.

Furthermore, I just want to notify there is a bug issue in our unit, that is seen from last few days. If you can send one of your maintenance guy to inspect and solve the problem by pesticides.

I am waiting from your prompt response and if you want some documents for new lease , we will send you through your email or else we submit in the office.

Best Regards,

Moksh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task: you specified the duration of the extension, explained the change in plans, and reported a maintenance issue. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven; for instance, the explanation for the change in plans is a bit repetitive, and the mention of the bug issue could be more specific to ensure the landlord understands the urgency. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader is left in no doubt about your intentions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, each serving a clear purpose. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Furthermore' and 'However', to link your ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'We also inform in your main office' and 'Our housemates discussed each other'. The use of referencing is sometimes unclear, which makes the progression of ideas feel slightly mechanical at times. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate this score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message effectively. Phrases like 'prompt response' and 'maintenance guy' are functional, though 'maintenance guy' is slightly informal for a written request. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'there is some changed in our plans' (should be 'changes') and 'solve the problem by pesticides' (should be 'using pesticides'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over word forms and common collocations to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'tomorrow is my lease is going to end' (redundant verb), 'there is a bug issue... that is seen from last few days' (tense error), and 'if you want some documents... we will send you' (missing object). While these errors rarely prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to suggest a lack of consistent control over complex structures. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage will improve your accuracy.

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