Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-01

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter

• say where you think you left the papers
• explain why they are so important
• tell the manager what you want him/her 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 Manager,

I am writing to inform you about I forget my business papers in your hotel last night, room 201 second floor. The Time I was remember of the entry was 6:00 pm to 8:00 am. I will appreciate your assistance in this matter.

To begin with, I was so tried last night so after taking shower i just put the my papers in the cupboard before falling to sleep, then in morning I am late so forget to pick those pappers think you should check that room carefully.

Furthermore, The papers are so important because I have the business logs in the papers so I have to pay my employees with cross checking the papers with there worked hours.

Finally, I would be grateful if you could help me to find those papers I want you to call me on [redacted phone]) when you got the paper so I can send someone from my office to pick up the documents.

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

Yours Faithfully,

Prabhreet Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt: the location of the papers, the reason for their importance, and the requested action. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation regarding why the papers are important is a bit repetitive and could have been more clearly articulated. Despite this, the purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader understands exactly what is required. The response meets all the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, each addressing a specific part of the prompt. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' helps to guide the reader through the text. However, some of the transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences within paragraphs is occasionally interrupted by grammatical errors. Referencing is generally clear, though some sentences are slightly disjointed. Overall, the structure is sufficient to ensure the message is conveyed clearly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'I forget my business papers' instead of 'I left my business papers' and 'cross checking the papers with there worked hours'. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is limited to basic, functional terms. There are also minor spelling errors, such as 'pappers' and 'tried' (likely meant 'tired'), which do not impede communication but indicate a need for more careful proofreading.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'The Time I was remember of the entry was', 'I am late so forget to pick', and 'when you got the paper'. These errors involve verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, and word order. While these mistakes do not prevent the reader from understanding the message, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency of the writing. A greater focus on basic sentence construction and tense accuracy is needed.

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