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 settled well into your new house. I'm writing to inform you that I have been hearing loud music at midnight from your apartment.

I have my final semester examination from next week and I am aiming to get A+ grade. I prefer to study in the morning but due to loud music, I can cannot concentrate on my studies due to constant loud music from your place.

Also, the loud noise coming out from your house has disrupted my sleep schedule. I feel tired in the morning and could not study well. We have housing rules which does not permit loud noise after 10 PM.

I would therefore suggest you to use a townhall for house parties, where you can invite 50+ people. I will attach the detailed steps you should follow to book the hall in advance. Should you require more details, I'm happy to assist you further.

Thanks,

Jay.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The student successfully covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. First, the problem is clearly explained by stating that loud music is being heard at midnight from the neighbour's apartment. Second, the difficulties are detailed through the mention of upcoming final semester examinations and the resulting tiredness and lack of sleep. Finally, an action is proposed, specifically suggesting that the neighbour use a townhall for parties instead. The tone is appropriate for a semi-formal letter to a neighbour, and the response is fully developed and well-focused. All prompt requirements are met satisfactorily, earning a solid Band 7.0 for this criterion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear opening, body paragraphs dealing with the issues and consequences, and a polite sign-off. Cohesive devices are used adequately, such as 'Also' and 'I would therefore suggest you to', creating a smooth flow between ideas. Paragraphing is handled appropriately, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the message: the greeting and statement of the issue, the academic impact, the housing rules and sleep issues, and finally the suggested solution. While some transitions are a bit simple, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate the situation effectively, using terms such as 'semester examination', 'disrupted my sleep schedule', and 'housing rules'. There are a few minor lexical inaccuracies, such as saying 'I can cannot concentrate' (a typo/repetition) and 'suggest you to use' instead of 'suggest that you use'. However, less common vocabulary is attempted with reasonable awareness of style and collocation, and the errors do not impede communication at all. The overall lexical range is adequate for a Band 6.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The writer uses a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I prefer to study in the morning but due to loud music, I can cannot concentrate...' and 'We have housing rules which does not permit loud noise after 10 PM.' There are a few grammatical errors present, such as 'rules which does not' (subject-verb agreement with plural 'rules') and the doubled 'can cannot', as well as the awkward phrasing 'settled well into your new house'. Nevertheless, the majority of sentences are clear and well-formed, allowing the message to be communicated without difficulty, which aligns well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.

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