Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

Dear manager,

i hope you are doing well . i am writing to inform you about some important papers that i accidently left on my desk . these papers are from the new cleaning company which will be here in next week for the orientation ,

on these papers there are the names of all the individuals who are coming on that day along with their supervisor . they also need parking spot on the parking area so i also wote there lisence plate numbers . i was printing these papers to given to the reception but i left it there . so i don't want anybody can see this and use it in wrong way eventually its our hotel privacy and security . i requested you to please keep these papers with you or you may be put it these in my cabinet in a safe place .

i would really appreciate if you can do this.

yous sincereley,

priya ghai

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly state where the papers were left, explain their importance regarding the orientation and security of the cleaning staff, and provide a clear request for the manager to secure them. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the lack of capitalization and punctuation errors slightly detract from the professional register. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed to meet the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical sections, moving from the problem to the explanation and finally the request. However, the paragraphing is weak; the entire body of the letter is essentially one block of text, which makes it harder to follow. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'so' and 'also', but they are somewhat repetitive and basic. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'therefore') and ensure clear paragraph breaks between the introduction, body, and conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on simple phrasing such as 'important papers' and 'wrong way'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'accidently' (accidentally), 'wote' (wrote), and 'lisence' (license). While the meaning is always clear, the range of vocabulary is limited to common, everyday words. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to office or hotel management and ensure accurate spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent errors in punctuation and capitalization, such as the failure to capitalize 'I' and the start of sentences. Additionally, there are grammatical slips like 'will be here in next week' (remove 'in') and 'I don't want anybody can see this' (should be 'I don't want anybody to see this'). While you use some complex sentence structures, the accuracy is inconsistent. The frequent minor errors in basic grammar and mechanics prevent the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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