Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-11-02

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 Mr. Raman,

I hope this letter finds you well! I am writing to request you about the extension for my stay in your apartment, as you already know that is my last month overthere. But I want to stay over there six more months. The main reason for this is recently I got a better job opportunity near your apartment; because of that, it would be very convenient for me to go to my workplace.

Moreover, there are some issues in the apartment, such as one of the taps in the bathroom leaking due to that; there is a lot of waterlogging on the floor, and another one is that there are cracks on the roof that need repair too.

I believe you should think about any request and will do the necessary maintenance quickly.

Best regards,

sunny

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three required points: you request a further six months, explain that a new job nearby has changed your plans, and report a leaking bathroom tap and roof cracks. The purpose is clear, but the reasons and repair request are only briefly developed; for example, you do not say when the extension would begin or clearly ask the owner to arrange repairs. The sentence “I believe you should think about any request” also makes your intended request unclear. The response is 11 words below the required minimum, so it needs a little more relevant detail. Add a clear proposed end date and a direct, polite request for maintenance to make the letter more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter has a sensible overall order: you make the extension request and explain the changed plan, then describe the apartment problems, and finish with a request for action and a sign-off. Paragraphing helps distinguish the main topics, and linking expressions such as “Moreover” and “because of that” show how ideas relate. However, the transition into the maintenance details is somewhat abrupt, and the final sentence does not clearly connect your request for an extension with the repairs. The phrase “one of the taps … leaking due to that” also makes the relationship between the leak and the water on the floor awkward to follow. Clearer sentence boundaries and a more explicit closing request would make the progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range for this letter, including relevant terms such as “extension,” “job opportunity,” “leaking,” “waterlogging,” and “cracks.” These make the main message understandable, and you attempt some more specific vocabulary for the apartment problems. Some choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, however: “request you about the extension” is not a natural way to make this request, and “overthere” is not appropriate as one word in this context. “Waterlogging on the floor” is also less natural than a phrase describing water collecting on the floor. The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the key points, but more precise, conventional phrasing would improve clarity and tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including the explanation of how the new job affects your plans. The main ideas remain understandable, but some grammatical errors and punctuation problems reduce accuracy. For example, “as you already know that is my last month” combines clauses without the needed structure, while “one of the taps … leaking due to that; there is” is an awkwardly joined sentence. The phrase “I believe you should think about any request and will do” also lacks a clear subject for “will do.” Review clause boundaries, sentence punctuation, and consistent subject–verb structure. More controlled complex sentences would help you express the request and the apartment problems clearly.

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