Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter

• describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• suggest what should be done about the problem

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I write to you with the intent of apprising you of an issue that has, of late, become a source of inconvenience to the people of my locality. Apparently, the rubbish collection team is doing its job in an unmindful and inconsiderate way. They come only once bi-weekly with no specific timing.

At first, it did not attract much noise, but as it is a matter of hygiene, and in summers, it is causing flies, small insects, and a foul smell to spread all over the locality due to their delayed collection timings. Bins also seem to be overflowing, and garbage is also spread on the roads.

I seek your firm support in this matter and would request you to ascertain the staff duties twice a week and order them to clean the bins immediately. I leave it to your best judgment to decide upon the appropriate course of action.

I look forward to your proactive support and prompt action.

Yours faithfully,

Amy

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly described the irregular collection schedule, explained the negative impact on hygiene and the environment, and provided a specific suggestion for improvement. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a council. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details about the 'inconvenience' or the 'locality' to make the letter feel more authentic and fully developed. However, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used correctly to separate the problem description from the proposed solution. You use some cohesive devices such as 'At first' and 'in this matter' to link ideas. However, the transition between the description of the problem and the impact could be smoother. Some sentences feel slightly disjointed; using a wider variety of linking words or phrases would improve the flow and help the reader follow your argument more effortlessly.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, such as 'apprising', 'inconvenience', and 'proactive'. These choices are appropriate for a formal context. There are a few minor issues with collocation, such as 'did not attract much noise' (which is not standard English in this context) and 'ascertain the staff duties' (which is slightly awkward). Despite these minor inaccuracies, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly and effectively throughout the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I write to you with the intent of apprising you of an issue that has, of late, become a source of inconvenience'. Your grammar is generally accurate, and your meaning is always clear. There are a few minor errors, such as 'the rubbish collection team is doing its job in an unmindful and inconsiderate way' (which is grammatically correct but slightly unnatural). Overall, your control of grammar is good, and errors do not impede communication.

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