Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-06

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 Jason

I hope this email finds you well. It is really great to welcome you as my new neighbours . Actually, one of my concern that I want to discuss with you is that my exams are starting from next week and I can understand that you celebrate together with your family and friends on weekends which is completely fine.

The one and only problem which I am facing is due to having my work on weekdays , only Saturday and Sunday left for me for my self studies therefore, the noise of loud music played at late night comes from your house really causing issue for focusing while studying.

I would really appreciate if you will take care of my concern and try to drop down the voice of music so that it would not be disturbing for others . In addition, I would like to suggest you to install sound free wall system in your home in this way it will not even bother you and you can enjoy your time according to your way.

Thanks

Yours faithfully

Jass

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the problem (late-night music), the impact on your studies, and suggest a solution. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven. While the explanation of the problem is clear, the suggestion to 'install sound free wall system' is somewhat unrealistic and slightly off-tone for a polite neighbourly request. To improve, ensure your suggestions are practical and maintain a consistent, polite tone throughout. The letter format is appropriate, though the opening salutation 'Dear Mr Jason' is slightly informal for a formal letter; 'Dear Mr [Surname]' would be more standard.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each serving a distinct purpose. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition' and 'therefore' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'The one and only problem which I am facing is due to having my work on weekdays'. The use of referencing is generally clear, but some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the progression between sentences is smoother and more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using phrases like 'appreciate if you will take care of my concern'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'drop down the voice of music' (should be 'turn down the volume') and 'sound free wall system' (should be 'soundproofing'). These errors do not impede communication, but they highlight a need for more precise collocations. Expanding your vocabulary to include more natural expressions for formal complaints would help improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'one of my concern' (should be 'one of my concerns') and 'I would like to suggest you to install' (should be 'I would like to suggest that you install'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and punctuation. While these errors are noticeable, they rarely prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct structure of infinitive verbs after certain reporting verbs.

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