Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-13

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 5.0)

hi manager sir

my name is amritpal singh i am working in your hotel as a room service actually receptionist was give me some paper to handover to accoutant but unfortunatly i forget it to handover . I dont know where was it and where i put i remember little bit when i came to room i had that paperwork i think it should be in workers room these were important papers its tax return papers accoutant need it they want to send to owner could you please check it and if you find it please give it to her very very sorry about if you unable to find it let me know i will come to hotel thank you

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address the main situation and include the three requested points: you suggest the papers may be in the “workers room,” explain that they are tax-return papers needed by the accountant, and ask the manager to check and let you know if they cannot be found. However, the location is uncertain and not clearly explained, and the importance is only briefly stated. The request to “give it to her” is also unclear because the reader may not know who “her” refers to. The response is 120 words, so it does not meet the 150-word minimum. Develop the details—for example, identify the meeting or room, explain the deadline or consequence, and specify how the papers should be returned.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The message follows a broadly sensible order: you introduce yourself, describe the papers, explain their importance, and make a request. This gives the reader a basic understanding of the situation. However, nearly all the information is packed into one long sequence, with little punctuation or paragraphing to show where one idea ends and another begins. The repeated use of “and” also makes the message feel like a list rather than a clearly progressing letter. Some references, such as “it” and “her,” are difficult to follow. Separate the letter into short paragraphs and use clear links such as “I believe,” “These documents are important because,” and “Could you please” to guide the reader.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough basic vocabulary to communicate the central situation, including “papers,” “accountant,” “owner,” and “check.” Some choices are imprecise or informal for a letter to a hotel manager, however. “Workers room” does not clearly identify the place, while “give it to her” leaves the recipient uncertain. There are also noticeable spelling and word-form errors, including “unfortunatly,” “accoutant,” and “paperwork.” These do not prevent the reader from understanding the general message, but they reduce clarity and control. Use more precise terms such as “staff room,” “documents,” and “return them to the accountant,” and check spelling before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts to connect several ideas and gives the reader a basic account of what happened, but sentence structures are limited and many clauses run together. Errors in verb forms and sentence construction are frequent, as in “receptionist was give me” and “I forget it to handover.” The sentence “I dont know where was it and where i put” also has incorrect word order and tense. Missing punctuation makes these problems harder to follow. Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, for example: “The receptionist gave me some papers to pass to the accountant, but I forgot to hand them over.” Use full stops to separate the location, importance, and request.

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