Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-11

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 7.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to complain about my neighbour, who plays video games very loudly late at night.

The problem started two weeks ago. My neighbour often plays video games at high volume, especially after 10 p.m. The noise continues for several hours and disturbs my peace.

Because of this, I can not sleep properly at night. I feel tired the next morning and find it difficult to concentrate on my studies. I understand that everyone wants to enjoy their free time, but it is important to respect others.

I would appreciate it if you could contact my neighbor and ask them to reduce the volume, especially at night. I hope you can take action to solve this problem as soon as possible.

Thank you for your time and understanding. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Harmanpreet kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You address all three points clearly: the problem began “two weeks ago,” you explain that the noise disrupts sleep and concentration, and you ask the agency to contact the neighbour and request a lower volume. The effects are relevant and supported with specific consequences, while your polite request establishes a clear purpose throughout. However, the explanation of when it began and the requested action are brief; for example, you could say whether the noise has happened every night and ask the agency to follow up if it continues. The response is also six words below the required minimum, so adding a little relevant detail would help you meet the task requirement and develop your points more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5

The letter is easy to follow, with a clear progression from introducing the complaint to describing its effects and requesting action. Paragraphing separates the main stages effectively, and links such as “Because of this” make the relationship between the noise and its consequences clear. The closing is appropriate for a formal letter. To make the organisation even more polished, you could connect the timeline more directly to the impact—for instance, explain that the repeated late-night noise over the past two weeks has caused the sleep problems. Overall, the sequence is logical and cohesive, though the short, straightforward development leaves some room for more flexible linking between details.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is clear and appropriate to a formal complaint, with useful phrases such as “at high volume,” “disturbs my peace,” and “take action to solve this problem.” The reader can understand the issue and its effects without difficulty. However, some wording is general or repetitive: “plays video games” and “noise” recur, while “reduce the volume” could be made more precise by referring to the sound level or late-night disturbance. There is some awareness of suitable formal language, but a broader range of precise collocations would add flexibility and polish. Also ensure consistent spelling of “neighbour”; the letter uses both “neighbour” and “neighbor.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0

You use a good mix of sentence forms, including the relative clause in “my neighbour, who plays video games…” and the conditional request, “I would appreciate it if you could contact my neighbor.” Most sentences are accurate, and punctuation and tense use are well controlled. One small written-form issue is “can not,” which is normally written as the single word “cannot”; this is a spelling convention rather than a problem with sentence grammar. To demonstrate a wider range, you could combine related ideas with a subordinate clause, such as explaining that you feel tired because the noise continues for several hours. Your current structures are clear and controlled, with scope for greater variety.

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