Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-24

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 Mr Sharma,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this to inform you that I want to extend our rent agreement.

As you know my initial plan was to move back to my country after six months, but I have found a job in my area of interest. I am planning to extend the rent agreement for another six months. Till then I will be able to buy my own apartment in the downtown area. I would also like to emphasis on the broker window. When I rented the place five months ago, it was summer, but now winters will start in another month and with no glass in the window snow might come in. If you could get the window fixed it would be great.

Please let me know if the apartment is available for rent, so that I could make the arrangments accordingly.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours truely

Siddharth Anand

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all bullet points required by the task prompt. You clearly stated how long you wish to rent the apartment for by writing, 'I am planning to extend the rent agreement for another six months.' You explained that your plans changed because 'I have found a job in my area of interest.' Finally, you successfully informed the owner about a problem by mentioning the broker window and explaining that 'with no glass in the window snow might come in.' All parts of the task are appropriately addressed with a suitable semi-formal tone and purpose throughout the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter exhibits a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. You begin with an appropriate opening greeting and a statement of purpose, follow a chronological explanation of your plans, and conclude with polite closing remarks and sign-off. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different ideas, such as your job change and the apartment issue. Cohesive devices are used adequately to connect your thoughts, for instance, 'As you know' and 'I would also like to'. Referencing is generally clear, resulting in an easily followed and cohesive message.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

The vocabulary used is sufficient for the task and communicates your message clearly. You attempted some less common phrases appropriate for a rental context, such as 'extend our rent agreement' and 'downtown area'. There are a few minor lexical inaccuracies, such as 'winters will start' instead of 'winter will start' and spelling mistakes like 'emphasis' instead of 'emphasise' and 'truely' instead of 'truly'. However, these errors are occasional and do not impede communication, placing the response solidly in the competent range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional structures ('If you could get the window fixed it would be great') and subordinate clauses ('When I rented the place five months ago...'). There are some minor grammatical errors present, such as a missing comma in 'As you know my initial plan', and the spelling error in the sign-off ('Yours truely'). However, these errors do not impede communication, and the majority of your sentences are clear and grammatically sound, representing a good level of control.

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