Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

Dear Lucy,

I am living in one of your apartments with a 6-month of lease and my contract will finish by next month. Recently, I changed my plans and would like to extend my lease agreement further.

I would like to increase my lease by another 6 months which will be till 1st of April, in the same unit. My unit number is 8510, which is on the 8th floor.

The main reason for the agreement is that, I am able to commute very easily to my university as it is within walking distance. Also, all the essential places such as grocery store, transit stops and restaurants are within the apartment zone. Along with this, the facilities provided by the apartment are mind-blowing which make the system run so smoothly.

However, the only issue I faced is that there are some electric switches which are not working since the day I rented the apartment. So, it's my request to you please look into this problem as soon as possible.

Yours Faithfully

Isha Goyal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points required by the task. You clearly stated the desired extension period, explained the reasoning behind your change in plans (convenience of location), and identified the specific issue regarding the electric switches. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, ensuring the reader understands your request and the context of your situation. You have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a single topic, which aids readability. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'Also', 'Along with this', and 'However' to link your ideas. While the flow is generally smooth, the transition between the introduction and the body could be slightly more refined. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the information is presented in a logical sequence that is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'extend my lease agreement' and 'within walking distance' are well-used. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'mind-blowing' which is too informal for this context, and 'apartment zone' which is slightly unnatural. Using more precise academic or formal vocabulary would elevate your score. Despite these minor inaccuracies, your meaning is always clear, and the vocabulary is adequate for the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'a 6-month of lease' (should be 'a 6-month lease') and 'the main reason for the agreement is that, I am' (the comma is unnecessary). Additionally, 'till 1st of April' should be 'until the 1st of April'. While these errors are present, they do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on reducing these small errors and increasing the variety of complex sentence structures.

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