Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Hello friend,

My name is richa and I am your neighbour. My house is just besides of your house. Actually iam glad that you shifted to new house which is near to me but I have one difficulty with your late night music and TV programs. I know I don't have right to say because it's your personal life I should not interfere but dear nowadays iam having my exams because of your loud music I can't focus on my study.

I feel bad if I don't complete my syllabus in these days I could be fail in my exams. So, I have to finish my all practise test till 30th August.

Please its a humble request to you that when you listen your music at night keep the volume low off your music system.

If you don't do this then Sorry to say that I have to complain against you which I don't want because we are neighbour and we should understand each other problems and sort out ourselves only .

I hope you understand my point what I mean

Thanks

Your neighbour.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the task: explaining the problem, describing the impact on your studies, and requesting a specific action. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a neighbour, although it fluctuates between overly apologetic and slightly threatening. The ideas are relevant, but the development is somewhat basic. To improve, ensure that the purpose of the letter is stated more clearly at the beginning and that the tone remains consistently polite yet firm throughout. The inclusion of a specific deadline (30th August) is a good detail that helps to clarify the urgency of your situation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition between the problem and the request is abrupt. There is a reliance on simple conjunctions like 'so' and 'and'. To achieve a higher band, try to use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, such as 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in light of this'. Additionally, the paragraphing could be improved by clearly separating the problem description from the proposed solution.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You use basic phrasing such as 'I have one difficulty' and 'I feel bad'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I could be fail' instead of 'I might fail' and 'complain against you' instead of 'make a formal complaint'. To improve, aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to the context, such as 'disturbing', 'academic performance', or 'considerate'. The current range is sufficient to convey your meaning, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'My house is just besides of your house' (incorrect preposition), 'I am having my exams' (tense usage), and 'I don't have right' (missing article). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. While these errors do not prevent the message from being understood, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve your accuracy.

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