Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You rent a flat from an accommodation agency. Your neighbour who rents their flat from the same agency plays very loud video games late at night.

Write a letter to the accommodation agency. In your letter

• explain when the problem began

• describe how the noise affects you

• say what you would like the agency to do

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

dear sir

I have rented a flat from your agency,and today i am writing to raise my complaint in regards of the issue which i am currently facing from my neighbours about the loud video games.I haved rented this appartement two years ago ang everthing was going fine until my next door neighbours rented their flat.The problem begun almost four months ago..Late night noises and video used to be play on full volume therefore firstly i approached the building manger to express my concern.I was assured that the quick action will be taken but unfortunately nothing has been done yet.consequently the issue is becoming worse with the passage of time.I would like to tell you that i am a doctor and i usually have morning shifts to attend therefore i should have to take proper rest at night to attend my patients in morning,however due to the extreme noises i my self having a toll on my health.I would like to you to please issue the strict warning to the tenants of the mentioned flat however if they dont act accordingly a strict action should be taken.Your prompt action is necessary for the peaceful enviornement of the building.Furthermore I will be waiting for you reply with some resoulotion

Yours sincerely

Mike

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three required points and maintains a clear, appropriate purpose: you explain that the problem began about four months ago, describe its effect on your health and ability to rest before morning shifts, and request a warning followed by stronger action if needed. Mentioning that you first contacted the building manager also gives useful context. These details make the complaint relevant and reasonably well supported. To make the request more fully developed, specify practical steps the agency could take, such as contacting the neighbour directly or setting quiet hours, and indicate when you would expect a response. The opening and closing are suitable for a formal complaint, although the salutation should match the task wording.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The information follows a generally understandable order: you introduce the complaint, explain its history, describe its impact, and state what you want the agency to do. Linking expressions such as “therefore,” “however,” and “consequently” help show relationships between ideas. However, the response is presented as one long paragraph, so the stages of the letter are not visually separated. Some transitions are also awkward or repetitive, and the final request and closing run together. Use separate paragraphs for the background, effects, and requested action, and make links more direct—for example, “As a result, I am struggling to get enough rest” before moving to your request. This would make the progression clearer and less mechanical.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for a formal complaint, including “raise my complaint,” “express my concern,” “strict warning,” and “prompt action.” This gives you enough language to communicate the situation and its seriousness. However, several inaccurate or unnatural choices reduce precision, such as “in regards of,” “video used to be play,” “having a toll on my health,” and “some resoulotion.” Spelling errors such as “appartement,” “enviornement,” and “manger” also make the writing less polished. Aim for natural collocations and check spelling carefully: for instance, say that the noise “is taking a toll on my health” and ask the agency to “resolve the issue.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a range of sentence forms, including longer sentences that explain causes and consequences, such as the sentence about your morning shifts and the effect of noise on your health. The main message remains understandable, but errors occur frequently in verb forms, sentence construction, and punctuation. Examples include “I haved rented,” “the quick action will be taken,” and “video used to be play”; the long sentence beginning “I would like to tell you” also needs clearer punctuation and structure. Review past and passive verb forms, and divide long sentences into shorter units. For example: “I contacted the building manager, who assured me that action would be taken. However, nothing has changed.”

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