Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-07

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 6.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing to bring to your attention a concern regarding that I had left some crucial papers and items in your hotel.

To provide some context, Yesterday afternoon, I left your hotel at around 2 pm. After reaching at my home I didn't find my papers and wallet which I left on the side table of the bed in your motel.

Furthermore, the paper file is more important for me because it is my work documents in which all the data of my project is written on it. In addition, it also has a pivotal document of my company.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could arrange to deliver that document at my home address at your earliest convenience. Alternatively, fast track post will reach my papers to me early.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your prompt response.

Your faithfully,

Rinks

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identify the location of the lost items (the side table of the bed), explain the importance of the documents (work project data and a pivotal company document), and state your request for delivery. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a hotel manager. However, the development of ideas is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details about the appearance of the folder or the specific time of your stay to assist the staff in their search, which would make the request more effective and professional.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'In addition', and 'Alternatively' to link your ideas. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally mechanical. The transition between the location of the items and the explanation of their importance could be smoother. Additionally, the paragraphing is functional, but the flow between the request for delivery and the alternative suggestion is slightly abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used naturally would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'crucial', 'pivotal', and 'earliest convenience'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'reaching at my home' (should be 'reaching home') and 'fast track post will reach my papers to me' (should be 'will deliver my papers to me'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over common collocations. Expanding your vocabulary to include more sophisticated phrases related to lost property would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I would greatly appreciate it if you could...'. However, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For example, 'regarding that I had left' is awkward; it should be 'regarding the fact that I left'. There are also issues with prepositions and verb tense consistency, such as 'Yesterday afternoon, I left... I didn't find'. The closing 'Your faithfully' is also incorrect; it should be 'Yours faithfully'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to limit the score.

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