Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-23

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 Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to inform you that our company organized an annual meeting at your hotel on 4th August from 11 in the morning till 2pm. Unfortunately, I forgot to collect the project papers which were placed under the rack of the podium stand. These were the papers for the upcoming project and moreover, that are very crucial for the company in terms of privacy as it contains confidential details.

Our annual goals were met and were discussed in the meeting, however, these papers includes the upcoming project information and the next meeting is scheduled on 12th August. I usually have a draft copy of all the project but this time I do not have any piece of information on my end.

Lastly, I request you to kindly check the conference room and the furniture used that day. Do inform and ask the employees working on that day about the lost file. I hope someone may have seen it and secured it.

I am hoping to hear from you.

Yours Faithfully,

Harman

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly identified the location of the papers (under the podium rack), explained their importance (confidential project details), and provided a clear request for action (checking the room and asking staff). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a hotel manager. The ideas are well-developed and relevant to the scenario provided. To reach a higher band, ensure that all information provided is strictly necessary; for instance, the mention of the meeting date and the fact that you usually have a draft copy is slightly repetitive and does not add significant value to the core request.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the context of the visit to the specific problem and finally the requested action. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate these distinct ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'moreover', 'however', and 'lastly' to link your thoughts. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though the sentence 'I usually have a draft copy of all the project' is slightly ambiguous in its connection to the previous sentence regarding the upcoming meeting.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'confidential details', 'annual meeting', and 'scheduled'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'under the rack of the podium stand' (which is slightly redundant) and 'on my end' (which is a bit informal for this context). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the more sophisticated or precise lexical items that would elevate the response to a higher band. The spelling is accurate throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most sentences are clear and easy to follow. However, there are some grammatical slips, such as 'these papers includes' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'that are very crucial' (referring back to 'papers', which should be 'they are'). Additionally, 'I am hoping to hear from you' is grammatically acceptable but could be more naturally phrased as 'I look forward to hearing from you'. Despite these errors, they do not impede communication, and the overall control of grammar is solid.

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