Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-25

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)

Dear Neighbors,

I hope you doing well. My motive is to write that letter is about your music. As you know i am a student and my school will be done soon therefore, in upcoming weeks i have my final tests and some assignments.

Just because of this i am trying to study late for some nights. but because of your loud music i am facing a lot of problems which are mention below:

> Firstly, extreme volume interrupts me and it hard to memorize the things

> Additionally, it distracts me and force me to do other things i cant stop thinking of outrageous things.

> Moreover, because of this i cant even complete my sleep as the result, i feel so low whole day.

Therefore, its an humble request from my side please try to control your noise by using noise proof places and it would be more better if you keep your volume down.

Thankyou for your time. Have a amazing day.

yours sincerely,

Love Hans

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the problem, describing the impact on your studies, and suggesting a solution. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why the music is a problem is repetitive, and the suggested solution is a bit vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are fully extended with more specific details. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a neighbor, though it occasionally slips into informal phrasing that could be more polite and formal given the nature of the complaint.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your message. You use some cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Additionally', and 'Moreover' to structure your points. However, the use of bullet points is not standard for a formal letter and makes the structure feel slightly disjointed. Additionally, some transitions are mechanical. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and phrases that flow naturally within sentences rather than relying on a list format, and ensure that the progression of ideas is smoother throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You use simple phrases like 'facing a lot of problems' and 'feel so low', which are functional but not sophisticated. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'my motive is to write that letter' (which is unnatural) and 'more better' (which is grammatically incorrect). To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and formal verbs will help you convey your message with greater impact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There is a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You have several grammatical errors, such as 'I hope you doing well' (missing auxiliary verb), 'my school will be done' (unnatural phrasing), and 'it hard to memorize' (missing verb). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization of 'i' and the use of commas. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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