Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-28

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 5.5)

Dear Smith ,

I hope you are doing well.

My name is Priya who lived in next to your door. I am writing this letter regarding my examination which is coming soon . Actually , i noticed that there is so much noise and music sound since from couple of days which is very disappointing for me. I am part time worker and also studying in university.

I have concern related to loud music at late night which is distracted me for my study time. I do not have enough time to study in the early morning just because of shortage of time. I hope you will understand my point. If you will not stop doing this so i will need to take legal action.

you are enough mature people to understand about who to live in society with well manner.

I really appreciate , if you

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: explaining the problem, the impact on your studies, and the desired action. However, the response is incomplete as it cuts off mid-sentence at the end, and it fails to meet the 150-word minimum requirement. This under-length significantly impacts the development of your ideas. While the purpose of the letter is clear, the tone becomes overly aggressive and inappropriate for a letter to a neighbour, particularly the threat of 'legal action' in the second paragraph. To improve, ensure you complete your thoughts, meet the word count, and maintain a polite, constructive tone throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is organised into short paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by the abrupt ending. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Actually' and 'If you will not', but they are somewhat mechanical. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the introduction to the problem and then the request, but the lack of a proper closing and the incomplete final sentence disrupt the overall coherence of the piece. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph transitions smoothly into the next, leading to a complete and polite conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher bands. Phrases like 'so much noise' and 'very disappointing' are quite basic. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'who lived in next to your door' (should be 'who lives next door') and 'you are enough mature people' (should be 'you are mature enough'). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the message, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility or sophistication required for a higher score. Focus on learning more natural collocations and formal expressions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'my name is Priya who lived in next to your door' (tense and preposition error), 'since from couple of days' (incorrect preposition and article usage), and 'distracted me for my study time' (incorrect verb form). While you attempt some complex structures, they are often inaccurate. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and correct tense usage before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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