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 correspondence for leaving my important property documents and requesting you to return this via post.

Yesterday, when I checked in your hotel, I remember keeping that on a kitchen cabinet. Later that day, I did not utilize those in any way, so probably it should be there only. Unfortunately, I did not double check the kitchen as there was nothing to be packed up there.

Honestly speaking, the documents are too crucial to be ignored. I will have to sign a contract with a commercial construction firm in a few days for the property' purchase. I need to have these at all costs by day after tomorrow. My supervisor needs to see these before we will have our deal finalized.

I would truly appreciate if you would search this as soon as possible and return this paperwork to my Bruno Windsor Branch. That would be really helpful.

Yours faithfully,

Navjeet Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly state where the papers were left, explain their importance regarding a property contract, and provide instructions for their return. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a hotel manager. However, the development of ideas is slightly limited; for instance, the explanation of why the papers are important could be more detailed to fully convey the urgency. Despite this, all parts of the task are covered, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct point, which helps the reader follow the narrative. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Unfortunately' and 'However,' to link ideas. However, the transition between the first and second paragraphs is slightly abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences could be better connected to improve the flow. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'correspondence,' 'crucial,' and 'finalized.' There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'property' purchase' (should be 'property purchase') and 'keeping that on a kitchen cabinet' (should be 'leaving them'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band score. Expanding your range of collocations would enhance the professional tone of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'I am writing this correspondence for leaving' (should be 'to inform you that I left') and 'probably it should be there only' (awkward phrasing). Additionally, 'before we will have our deal finalized' contains a tense error; 'before we have our deal finalized' would be more accurate. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication, and the meaning remains clear throughout the letter.

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