Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-15

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)

Hello Parth,

I hope you're doing well and setlled well into your new house. I'm writing to inform you that I have been hearing loud music at midnight, which is causing significant problem to my sleep schedule.

I've my final semster examination from the next week and I am targetting A+ grade across all subjects. I prefer to study in the morning but due to loud music, I can not concentrate on my studies.

Also, the loud noise coming out from your house has disrupted my sleep schedule. As we have housing rules, which does not permit loud noise after 10 PM.

I would therefore suggest you to host house parties in our society's townhall, where you can invite 50+ people. Should you require more details, I'm happy to assist you further.

I would like you to invite for a cup of coffee next weekend. I look forward to hearing from you.

Catch you soon.

Thanks,

Neel.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively covers all three bullet points required by the task instructions. You clearly explained the problem by stating, 'I have been hearing loud music at midnight,' detailed the difficulties it causes by noting that 'I've my final semster examination from the next week' and 'can not concentrate,' and specified the action you would like them to take, such as hosting parties in the 'townhall.' The tone is generally appropriate for a semi-formal letter to a neighbour, though the closing invitation introduces a slightly contradictory or confusing mix of frustration and friendliness. Nonetheless, all task requirements are successfully addressed, reflecting the descriptors for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a clear logical organization with an appropriate opening and closing. Ideas are generally grouped into relevant paragraphs, addressing individual points such as the noise, the impact on studies, and the proposed solutions. However, paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with several very short paragraphs like 'Also, the loud noise coming out from your house has disrupted my sleep schedule.' Cohesive devices are used, but referencing and transitions feel a bit mechanical in places. Overall, the arrangement is coherent, fitting the Band 6.5 descriptor well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, successfully conveying the message. You attempted some useful phrases such as 'significant problem,' 'sleep schedule,' and 'housing rules.' However, there are notable word choice and collocation errors, such as 'setlled well' (spelling error 'settled'), 'targetting A+ grade' (missing article 'a'), and 'host house parties in our society's townhall.' Furthermore, 'I would like you to invite for a cup of coffee' contains a grammatical error in voice. These errors place the performance squarely within the Band 6.0 category.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as conditional structures ('Should you require more details...') and subordinate clauses. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including spelling ('semster' instead of 'semester'), incorrect verb tenses ('I've my final semster examination from the next week'), and missing prepositions or articles. While these errors do not severely impede overall communication, their frequency prevents the writing from achieving a higher band score. The command of grammar aligns with a Band 6.0.

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