Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-11-12
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
New neighbours have recently moved into the house/flat next door to where you live. You have examinations soon, but your neighbours play music late at night which is affecting your studies and sleep.
- explain what the problem is
- why it is causing you difficulties
- what action you would like them to take
Student answer (Band 6.5)
Dear Mr.Singh,
I am writing to bring your attention towards the problem caused by music that you play till late night.
Since, you moved here you always play music in high voulme.It may be comfortable for you to listen music at this volume but it creates a problem for other dwellers.However, sometime it gives a mental pressure becasue everyone has different life problems.
Next month, I have board exams and i have to prepare for them.The music that you play till late night effects my prepration that could lead to my poor exam result.Moreover, it is difficult to sleep that give mental stress in morning.
I would like to request you that please do not play music till late night or if you want to listen still keep the volume low. This will not only help you to enjoy your life,but also help me to prepare eaisly for exam.Your prompt action in this matter would be appreciated.
I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Your sincerely,
Deepa sharma
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The letter clearly addresses all three points: it identifies late-night music as the problem, explains that it disrupts preparation for board exams and sleep, and asks the neighbour to stop playing music late or keep the volume low. The purpose and requested action remain clear throughout, and the details about the upcoming exams make the complaint relevant and personal. To strengthen the response further, develop the impact with a little more specific explanation—for example, when the noise is loudest or how it interrupts study—and make the requested change more precise, such as agreeing on a quiet time. The comment that everyone has different life problems is rather general and contributes less than a direct explanation of the noise’s effect.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The letter follows a clear, appropriate sequence: opening purpose, description of the problem, explanation of its effects, request, and polite closing. Paragraphing helps the reader follow these stages, and linking expressions such as “Moreover” and “This will not only… but also…” connect related points. The progression is easy to understand, although some connections feel slightly mechanical, and punctuation spacing sometimes makes ideas run together, as in “high voulme.It” and “life,but.” The sentence beginning “Since, you moved here” also interrupts the flow because its opening is not smoothly formed. Use transitions selectively and check sentence boundaries and spacing so the organisation remains as clear on the page as it is in the overall structure.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the complaint and its consequences, with relevant expressions such as “board exams,” “mental stress,” “volume low,” and “prompt action.” The tone is generally suitable for a polite letter. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or awkward, including “bring your attention towards,” “listen music,” “mental pressure,” and “prepare eaisly.” Spelling errors such as “voulme,” “becasue,” “prepration,” and “eaisly” are noticeable and reduce the impression of control. Aim for more natural phrases and proofread carefully: for example, “draw your attention to,” “listen to music,” and “disrupt my revision” would express the ideas more precisely and idiomatically.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The response uses a mixture of simple statements and longer structures, including the conditional idea “if you want to listen…” and the paired construction “not only… but also…”. The message remains understandable, but grammatical control is uneven. Examples include the comma after “Since” in “Since, you moved here,” the missing article in “in high volume,” and the agreement problem in “it is difficult to sleep that give mental stress.” The sentence “I would like to request you that…” also has an incorrect grammatical pattern; use “I would like to ask you to…” instead. Capitalisation and punctuation need attention too, particularly “i” and the missing spaces after full stops. Practise accurate clause construction and check each sentence for agreement and articles.
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