Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-06

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 7.0)

Dear Sonia,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing this letter to inform you about an issue that requires your immediate attention. I am a student of Bachelor of dentistry and my final exams are at the end of this month.

Firstly, I have classes in the morning due to which I have to prepare for my exams late at night. You often play loud music at night, making it difficult for me to focus on my studies. Additionally, the music is in such a high volume that it can be heard in my room causing me a severe headache. Furthermore, I am really stressed about my result as I am not able to complete and concentrate on my studies due to music.

I would really appreciate it if you could either avoid playing music for a few days or decrease the volume of music so that it couldnot affect people in the near apartments.

I hope you will ponder on my request and will understand my situation. Looking forward for your response.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained the problem (loud music at night), the impact on your studies (difficulty focusing, stress, and headaches), and provided a specific request for action (lowering the volume or stopping the music). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a neighbour. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. You have maintained a consistent position throughout the response, ensuring the reader understands both the situation and your expectations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You have used a range of cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' to link your ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction from the main body and the closing request. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the introduction of the problem to the specific consequences and finally the proposed solution. The referencing is clear, and the overall structure supports the reader's understanding without any confusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'requires your immediate attention' and 'ponder on my request' are appropriate for the formal tone of the letter. There are no significant errors in word choice that impede communication. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it could be slightly more varied to reach a higher band. For example, instead of repeating 'music' or 'studies', you could use synonyms or paraphrasing to demonstrate a wider lexical range. Overall, the vocabulary is natural and fits the context well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good control of grammar with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are a few minor errors, such as 'couldnot' (which should be 'could not') and 'Looking forward for your response' (which is more naturally 'Looking forward to your response'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. Your use of tenses is generally accurate, and the sentence construction is clear. To improve, ensure you proofread for small typographical errors and pay attention to preposition usage after specific verbs.

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