Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-29

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 Sharma,

I am writing this to explain the issues I am facing because of the loud noice coming from your house as I am living next to your house. Sometimes, I am not able to sleep properly due to loud music and parties happens in your house.

I am a student and works part-time alongside. Additionally, I also prepares for Canadian administrative services exams. Sometimes, I am not able to study well in the day time because I did not get proper sleep. Consequently, I am not able to focus on studies, and eventually it has affected my grads as well.

I would like to suggest some solutions, firstly, you can reduce the volumn of the speaker after 11 pm in the evening. Secondly, it would be great if you organize your parties on weekends instead on arranging on weekdays.

Thank you for paying attention and looking forward for your cooperation.

Yours faithfully,

Nilay Borsadiya

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: it identifies the problem (loud music/parties), explains the impact on studies and sleep, and proposes specific solutions. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a neighbour. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. For instance, the explanation of why the noise causes difficulties is repetitive, focusing solely on sleep and study focus. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific detail about the nature of the exams or the specific times the noise occurs to better illustrate the urgency of the situation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each serving a distinct purpose. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Consequently', and 'firstly' helps guide the reader through the text. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though the opening sentence is a bit wordy and repetitive regarding the location of the house. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, allowing for clear communication. You use some relevant topic-specific language like 'cooperation' and 'administrative services'. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'noice' (noise), 'volumn' (volume), and 'grads' (grades), which are informal abbreviations. Additionally, there are minor word-choice issues, such as 'arranging on weekdays' instead of 'hosting on weekdays'. To improve, focus on accurate spelling and using more precise collocations to convey your message with greater sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several recurring grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, such as 'I also prepares' (should be 'prepare') and 'works part-time' (should be 'work'). There are also issues with verb tense consistency and article usage. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and tense consistency will significantly improve your accuracy.

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