Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-06

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,

I am writing this email to inform you that I stayed in your hotel last week on 28 september. I left the hotel in very hurry because I was getting late for my flight and in stress of missing my flight I left my important file in the room which include my original documents.

The papers are very important to me because the file include my original documents of my secondary education, completion letter and transcripts of diploma, Id as well as credit card. I need this documents because these documnets are very important for me.

I want you to send me this file on my address if it is not possible i will collect my file from the hotel but can you please let me know that my file is safe in the room can you mail me those documents if possible.

Waiting for your positive response.

your faithfully,

Gagan Lakhe

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three points: you identify the hotel room as the likely place, explain that the file contains education records and identification, and ask for it to be sent or held for collection. The reason for urgency is also relevant: you left in a hurry to catch a flight. However, the location is not very precise, and the request becomes unclear when you ask both to send the file and to “mail me those documents.” The importance is partly repeated rather than developed; explain briefly what the documents are needed for, and specify a preferred action, such as confirming the file has been found and arranging secure delivery. A more appropriate salutation and closing would also make the letter’s purpose and tone clearer.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The information follows a generally sensible order: you explain the circumstances of leaving, describe the contents and importance of the file, then make a request. Paragraph breaks help distinguish these stages. However, some links and references are unclear, particularly in the final sentence, where several requests run together: “can you please let me know that my file is safe … can you mail me those documents if possible.” The repeated use of “file” and “documents” also makes the message feel less controlled. Separate the requests into clear sentences and use a simple progression: confirm the item was found, then state whether you prefer delivery or collection. This would make the overall organisation easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough vocabulary to communicate the situation and identify the papers, including “original documents,” “transcripts,” and “completion letter.” These specific terms help the reader understand what may have been left behind. However, several choices or forms are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “in very hurry,” “in stress of missing my flight,” and “positive response.” There are also spelling errors, including “documnets,” which reduce the accuracy of the message. Repetition of “important” and “documents” limits variety. Aim for natural collocations such as “in a hurry,” “worried about missing my flight,” and “I look forward to hearing from you,” while checking spelling and avoiding repeated wording.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, for example explaining the reason you left the hotel and listing the file’s contents. The main meaning is generally understandable, but some grammatical errors remain. Examples include “the file which include” and “the file include,” where the singular subject needs a matching verb, and “I need this documents,” where the demonstrative and noun do not agree. The final request is also joined into a long run-on sentence, with missing sentence boundaries and punctuation. Use shorter, complete sentences and check subject–verb agreement, articles, and singular/plural forms. For instance, divide the final request into separate sentences asking for confirmation and stating your preferred arrangement.

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