Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-26

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 or madam,

I am writing to enquire about some important documents that I may have left behind during my recent stay at your hotel.

I stayed at your hotel last weeknd and checked out on sunday morning. I belive I left the paper in the drawer of the beside table in room 205.

These documents are very important because they include my original marksheet and some my personal papar , which I need for my furthere admission process, without them I am not able to complete my admission process so I need them in within week.

I would be greatful if you ask your housekeeping and any hotel staff membare and let me know if you find it and send me through courier service to collecte theme if necessary, please keep them in a safe place.

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forword to your response.

Yours faithfuly,,

Anjali Chauhan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You address all three required points clearly: you identify the likely location as “the drawer of the bedside table in room 205,” explain that the papers include your original marksheet and are needed for admission, and ask the manager to have staff search and arrange their return. The reason for the urgency is also clear because you say you need them within a week. These details make the letter relevant and purposeful. To strengthen the response further, make the requested action more precise: specify how the manager should contact you and provide a clear delivery arrangement, rather than leaving “send me through courier service” and collection as alternatives. The explanation of the papers’ importance could also be expressed more clearly and fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter follows a sensible sequence: you introduce the purpose, give the room and likely location, explain the documents’ importance, and make a request before closing. Paragraphing helps the reader distinguish these stages, and phrases such as “because” and “without them” connect the explanation to its consequence. This gives the response a coherent overall arrangement. Some links are less smooth, however: the long request sentence combines searching, notifying you, courier delivery, collection, and safe storage, making the actions difficult to follow. Separate these into shorter sentences and use clearer sequencing, such as asking the manager to search first and then contact you if the papers are found. This would make the progression more controlled and less crowded.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for the situation, including “original marksheet,” “admission process,” “housekeeping,” and “courier service,” so the reader can understand the purpose and requested help. However, spelling and word-choice errors are noticeable and sometimes make the letter less polished: “belive,” “papar,” “furthere,” “greatful,” and “membare” are examples. Some phrases are also awkward or imprecise, such as “send me through courier service to collecte theme.” Aim for accurate spelling and natural collocations, for example, “send them to me by courier” or “arrange for their collection.” A more precise term such as “academic transcript” may also be suitable if it accurately describes the document you left.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a reason clause with “because” and a conditional request beginning “I would be grateful if…”. The main message remains understandable, but control is uneven in longer sentences. For example, “without them I am not able to complete my admission process so I need them in within week” joins several ideas without clear punctuation and has an awkward time expression. The request sentence also contains several actions joined together, which makes its grammatical structure difficult to manage. Check articles and sentence boundaries, and use a clear form such as “I need them within a week.” Breaking complex requests into shorter sentences will help you show range while maintaining accuracy.

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