Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-19

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 Manager,

I am writing this letter to enquir about my missing papers. I would be obliged if you could help to find that paper.

There is one reason after left your hotel I did not go anywere. that is way I request you to could you please check your hotle first. I have been associated with this hotel for 5 years and many times I forgot things and got safly.

That paper is very imortant because, that all paper is my bank and proparty related details moreover that is orignel that peper. that paper is very crucial for me.

When I left your hotel and I droped my room key at your office at that time that paper was in my beg but when I was open my beg for payment at that time I think I removed my those paper and kept on your table so, If you find this paper please call me on my number I will pic those paper.

Thank you so much for you help. I appreciate for this help. I can thank you enogh.

Yours faithfully,

Kishan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three required points: you suggest the papers may have been left on the hotel table, explain that they contain bank and property details and are original documents, and ask the manager to check and contact you. These details make the purpose clear and relevant. However, some points are not fully developed: the explanation that you had not gone anywhere after leaving the hotel is difficult to connect to where the papers were left, and the request could specify a clearer search location, such as the meeting room or reception desk. The letter also opens with “Dear Manager” rather than the requested “Dear Sir or Madam,” and the closing request would be more effective if stated directly and politely.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The letter has a recognisable overall structure, with separate paragraphs for the request, the circumstances, the importance of the papers, and the likely location. This helps the reader identify the main information. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear: “There is one reason after left your hotel I did not go anywere” does not clearly connect the reason to the request, while the final paragraph combines several events and instructions in one long sentence. Linking expressions such as “moreover” and “so” are used, but some connections feel mechanical or confusing. Organise the sequence more explicitly—where you went, when you last saw the papers, and what action you want—using shorter sentences and clearer references.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some task-relevant vocabulary, including “missing papers,” “bank and property related details,” and “crucial,” so the reader can understand the general situation. However, the range is limited and several spelling and word-choice errors make the letter less clear, for example “enquir,” “proparty,” “orignel,” and “pic.” Some phrases are also unnatural, such as “got safely” and “I can thank you enough.” Use accurate, conventional expressions for a formal request, and check spelling carefully. More precise terms such as “documents,” “financial and property records,” and “collect” would help you communicate the details more naturally without changing your meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, and the reader can generally follow the main message. However, attempts to combine several ideas often produce faulty structures, as in “There is one reason after left your hotel I did not go anywhere” and “I would be obliged if you could help to find that paper.” Verb forms, articles, and sentence boundaries also need attention: “when I was open my bag” and “I droped my room key” do not express the intended actions accurately, while the final paragraph runs several clauses together. Practise forming complete sentences with clear subjects and correctly matched verb tenses, and use full stops to separate the sequence of events. These changes would make your meaning easier to follow.

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