Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-10

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 7.5)

Dear Neighbor,

I hope you are settling in well in the neighborhood. I am writing to discuss a small issue that has been affecting me a lot lately.

Since you moved in, I have been hearing very loud music at night. I understand that everyone has their own way to relax after a busy day. Unfortunately, this is affecting my sleep, as I am finding it extremely difficult to get a good rest.

Additionally, I have an important in the next two weeks and I need to do revision for that too, but loud music makes it difficult to concentrate on my studies. This is a crucial exam for me as I have applied for Canadian PR and need to score really well in order to improve my CRS score.

I would really appreciate it if you could just lower the volume after 10 p.m. or perhaps you can use headphones when listening to music.

I hope you will understand my situation and will be grateful for your cooperation

Yours Sincerely,

Muskan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the problem (loud music at night), the impact on your life (sleep deprivation and difficulty studying for an important exam), and provide a reasonable request for action (lowering volume or using headphones). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a neighbor, and the purpose is clear throughout. The inclusion of personal context regarding the Canadian PR application adds depth to the explanation of why the situation is difficult, which helps in fully developing the ideas required for a high band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is well-organized with a logical progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the introduction to the problem, the consequences, the proposed solution, and the closing. Cohesive devices such as 'Since you moved in', 'Unfortunately', 'Additionally', and 'I would really appreciate it if' are used effectively to link sentences and paragraphs. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the flow of information is smooth and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

The vocabulary is sufficient and appropriate for the context of a formal complaint. You use natural phrases like 'settling in well', 'crucial exam', and 'grateful for your cooperation'. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it lacks a wide range of less common or more sophisticated lexical items that would push the score into the 8.0 or 9.0 range. However, there are no errors in word choice or collocation that impede communication, and the tone remains consistently polite and professional throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good control of grammatical structures. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as 'I understand that everyone has their own way to relax after a busy day.' There is a minor error in the third paragraph: 'I have an important in the next two weeks', where the noun 'exam' is missing. Despite this, the majority of sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is generally accurate. The grammatical control is solid, though a wider variety of complex structures would be needed for a higher band.

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