Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Mitesh,

How've you been? I hope you are doing well. I am writing to discuss the inconeveince that I faced during my recent stay at your home while you were away. I experienced quite a lot convenience, particularly with my sleep. Since air-conditioning was not working properly, it disturbed my sleep and I awaked throughout nights.

I am also sorry to say that I forgot to serve dinner to your dog and make sure that he gets enough water. Although I promised you that I would provide your dog with regular care, I was unable to take good care of him.

I want to make it up to you. Can you please let me know whether you want me to help you organize your house or do some household chores? In addition, I will always be ready to lend my hand whenever you need in the future.

Once again, I apologize for the mistakes I made with your home.

Take care,

Miral Khunt

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The response effectively covers the purpose of the letter by explaining the inconvenience faced during the stay, specifically regarding the air-conditioning and sleep disruption. Furthermore, the writer successfully addresses the second bullet point by apologising for failing to care for the dog properly and offers suitable compensation through household help. The tone is appropriate for a semi-formal or personal letter to a friend or acquaintance, maintaining a consistent purpose throughout. All requirements of the prompt are addressed well, and ideas are clearly developed, demonstrating a clear position regarding the apology and the offered resolution. Therefore, the performance aligns well with the criteria for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with clear progression from the greeting and opening inquiry to the discussion of the inconvenience, the apology regarding the dog, and finally the offer to make amends. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas, such as the problem with the house versus the neglect of the pet. Cohesive devices are employed reasonably well, with phrases like 'In addition' and 'Once again' helping to guide the reader through the text. However, a few transitions feel slightly mechanical, and referencing could be smoother in places. Overall, the logical flow and clear organisation support a solid Band 7.0 score for Coherence and Cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate clearly, incorporating expressions such as 'inconeveince' (spelled incorrectly as 'inconeveince'), 'household chores', and 'lend my hand'. There are some spelling and word-choice inaccuracies, notably 'awaked throughout nights' instead of 'stayed awake' or 'was awake', and the misspelling of 'inconvenience'. Despite these occasional errors, the vocabulary is adequate to convey precise meanings and handle the topic with some flexibility, allowing for a Band 6.0 rating in Lexical Resource.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The writing features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as conditional and subordinate clauses like 'Although I promised you that I would provide your dog with regular care...' There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, including 'I experienced quite a lot convenience' (missing negative prefix) and 'awaked throughout nights'. Punctuation is generally accurate, and while errors are present, they rarely impede communication. The control over basic grammar is good, but frequent minor slips prevent the text from reaching a higher band, placing it firmly at Band 6.0.

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