Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-16

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I recently moved into a flat which I rented through your agency. I live in apartment 407 in Wing A, Sunrise Centre. I am writing this letter to inform you that I am having trouble living here. The house next to mine has a few college students living in it. They rented their stay from your company as well. The issue started last weekend. They are having house parties every night which include loud music till 5 AM.

As I am a working woman, I have to wake up early in the morning to get to work at 8 am. Due to this nuisance, I am not able to sleep properly, which is affecting me at my workplace.

I would like to request you to take a serious action. It would be very helpful if you give them a notice about the noise pollution. It would be very helpful if you could resolve this problem.

Thank you,

Urja

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response covers all parts of the task well, establishing an appropriate formal tone suitable for a complaint letter to a letting agency. The purpose of the letter is made clear right from the start, where the writer states, 'I recently moved into a flat which I rented through your agency.' Key details such as the apartment number ('apartment 407 in Wing A, Sunrise Centre'), the nature of the problem involving college students, and the specific impact on the writer ('As I am a working woman, I have to wake up early') are clearly presented and logically developed. The requested action is also directly stated at the end, ensuring that all requirements of a formal complaint letter are effectively met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter demonstrates a clear logical organization and progression throughout. Ideas are grouped sensibly into paragraphs that flow naturally from the introduction of the problem to its impact and finally the desired solution. Cohesive devices and referencing are generally well managed, with appropriate use of pronouns and conjunctions such as 'As I am a working woman' and 'Due to this nuisance.' Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, separating the salutation, background information, personal impact, call to action, and sign-off into distinct, readable sections, ensuring seamless overall readability.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully communicating precise meanings regarding the housing situation. Phrases such as 'noise pollution,' 'nuisance,' and 'working woman' demonstrate a sufficient grasp of common lexical items. There are a few attempts at less common vocabulary, and while the word choice is mostly natural and clear, some phrases like 'rented their stay' are slightly unnatural in collocation. However, these minor inaccuracies do not impede communication, and the overall vocabulary is more than sufficient to convey the intended message effectively in a formal context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I am writing this letter to inform you that I am having trouble living here' and 'It would be very helpful if you give them a notice about the noise pollution.' The majority of sentences are grammatically accurate, and punctuation is handled correctly throughout the letter. While there is a slight grammatical slip in the conditional clause ('if you give them a notice' instead of 'gave'), control of grammar is generally strong and errors are minimal, allowing the reader to follow the formal complaint smoothly without any hindrance.

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