Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-09

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 5.5)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to bring your attention towards the papers which I was left in your hotel . That papers are very important for me .

I am gurvir, I think I left my buisness papers in my issued room in your hotel . I remimber that I have urgent work and leave very fastly from your hotel . In the whole situtation ,I missed to picked the papers .

However ,that papers are my buisness papers which are of my next deal with clients ,with them I want to meet. whole deal is tottaly depend on that papers because in we explain whole the conditions of the the deal and deal is impossiblewithout it .

I am request you to take my papers from my room and post that papers on my address .

hope you understand the situtaion and spead post the papers .

Yours faithfully,

Gurvir

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address all three required points: you identify the papers as business documents, explain that they contain the conditions for an important client deal, and ask the manager to retrieve and post them. The reason for their importance is relevant and gives the reader a clear sense of urgency. However, the location is not precise: “in my issued room” does not clearly identify which room, and the request would be more useful if you supplied your room number, dates of stay, and postal address. The explanation of the deal is also somewhat unclear, particularly “with them I want to meet.” The letter therefore covers the task, but some details need fuller and clearer development.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The letter has a recognisable structure, moving from the purpose of writing to the location, importance of the papers, and requested action. Separate paragraphs help distinguish these points, and the closing is appropriate. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow. For example, “I am gurvir” interrupts the explanation of where the papers were left, while “However” does not express a clear contrast before the explanation of their importance. References such as “that papers” and “with them” also make it harder to track the ideas. Use clearer links such as “I believe,” “These documents,” and “Therefore,” and keep each paragraph focused on one purpose.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use task-relevant vocabulary, including “business papers,” “clients,” “deal,” and “post,” so the reader can understand the general situation and request. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, sometimes making the message unclear. “Issued room” does not convey the intended meaning, and “spead post” is not the appropriate expression for the requested service. There are also noticeable spelling errors, including “buisness,” “remimber,” and “situtaion.” Aim for precise, conventional phrases such as “guest room,” “urgent business,” and “send the documents by express post,” and check spelling carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences to explain the circumstances and importance of the papers. The main message is generally recoverable, but the range of structures is limited and errors recur in basic sentence patterns. For example, “I was left” is not the correct construction for saying you left something behind, and “I am request you” needs a correctly formed verb phrase. Agreement and articles are also problematic in “That papers are” and “in my issued room.” Some sentences, such as the explanation beginning “whole deal is,” lack clear grammatical structure, which makes the relationship between ideas difficult to follow. Practise accurate past-tense sentences and simple, complete request forms.

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