Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Bob,

I hope you are doing well!

Firstly thanks for exceptional service and hospitality at your place starting from either registration or the food. Actually, I would like to ask for the small blue bag which comprises of my traveling documents, important papers, and keys. I think that I might left that bag in my room as I was occupied in the check-out procedures.

To brief about the bag, it's Nike bag of light blue color along with 2 chains. Further, it includes my Indian passport, driving license, and other electrical stuff. Actually, I have an interview after 2 days and I have an urge need of identifications as well as interview appointment letter to attend that interview. Moreover, I checked in on 5 August at 10 Am in room no 501 and left by 6 August 9 pm. I request to search for that blue bag of documents and let me know if you need any further details about. As soon as you find that bag, kindly inform me either via email [redacted email] or call me on [redacted phone].

Waiting for your prompt response

Your Loyal Customer,

Devam Modi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You clearly identified where the bag was left (room 501), explained the importance of the documents (upcoming interview and identification needs), and provided clear instructions to the manager regarding the search and contact methods. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the opening salutation 'Dear Bob' contradicts the prompt's instruction to begin with 'Dear Sir or Madam'. Despite this minor inconsistency with the prompt's specific instruction, the content is well-developed and fulfills the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'To brief about', and 'Moreover' to guide the reader through the information. However, the flow is occasionally slightly mechanical. The transition between the opening pleasantries and the core request is clear, and the contact information is presented in a way that is easy for the recipient to follow. The paragraphing is sufficient, and the overall structure supports the purpose of the letter well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'exceptional service', 'hospitality', and 'procedures'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'urge need' (should be 'urgent need') and 'electrical stuff' (which is quite informal). While you successfully convey your meaning, the vocabulary is somewhat functional rather than sophisticated. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid overly informal phrasing when writing to a hotel manager.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I might left' (should be 'I might have left'), 'comprises of' (should be 'comprises' or 'consists of'), and 'at 10 Am' (should be 'at 10 a.m.'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article usage errors throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on verb tense consistency and article usage would significantly improve your accuracy.

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