Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-11

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 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to complain about the uncomfortable loud noises from loud games played by my neighbour every night. Kindly, allow me to explain my situation.

These issue started about two weeks ago when the neighbour moved in. Initially, the sounds was not that loud but I think they connected it to the sound system in the room which amplified the sounds from the late night video games.

The vibrations and loud noises triggered by the video games at night have been very uncomfortable for me and every other occupants as it causes difficulty to sleep, which often results to early morning headaches.

I urge the agency to caution them about this issue and also place a restriction of loud musics at late night.

I hope you consider my request and take appropriate actions towards this issue.

Yours faithfully,

Nnamdi Destiny

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three requested points: you say the problem began “about two weeks ago,” explain that the noise disrupts sleep and causes morning headaches, and ask the agency to caution the neighbour and restrict loud music at night. The complaint is clear and relevant. However, the account of how the problem began is somewhat unclear: “I think they connected it to the sound system” does not explain confidently what changed, and the effects on “every other occupants” are asserted rather than supported with detail. The requested action could also be more specific, such as asking the agency to contact the neighbour and enforce quiet hours. The response is five words below the required minimum, so add a little relevant detail to develop these points fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter follows a clear, sensible order: it introduces the complaint, explains when the noise began, describes its effects, and then makes a request. Paragraphing helps the reader distinguish these stages, and phrases such as “Initially” and “I hope” support the progression. The purpose remains easy to follow throughout. To make the organisation more polished, connect the explanation of the sound system more clearly to the change in noise, since the current sentence leaves the cause uncertain. You could also make the final request and closing feel more directly linked by stating what action you expect and, if appropriate, asking the agency to respond. Overall, the structure is clear, with only minor opportunities to improve the flow between ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for a formal complaint, including “vibrations,” “amplified,” “restriction,” and “appropriate actions.” These choices communicate the main problem and its impact. Some wording is repetitive or imprecise, however: “loud noises from loud games” repeats “loud,” while “uncomfortable” is not the most natural description of noise affecting sleep. “Loud musics” is also an inaccurate word form and collocation; “loud music” or “noise” would be more natural. The phrase “every other occupants” is likewise awkward in this context. Aim for precise, natural combinations rather than adding formal-sounding words where a simpler expression fits better. This would make the complaint sound more fluent and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including the clause beginning “which often results…” and the sentence explaining when the problem started. The message remains understandable, but some grammatical errors reduce accuracy. For example, “These issue started” needs plural agreement (“This issue started” or “These issues started”), and “the sounds was” should be “the sound was” or “the sounds were.” In “every other occupants,” the determiner and noun do not agree; use “the other occupants” or “every other occupant.” The phrase “results to” should be “results in.” Review subject–verb agreement, singular and plural forms, and prepositions after verbs. More consistently accurate sentences would strengthen the control shown in your varied structures.

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