Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-20
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 6.0)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing this letter to complain to you about the problems we are facing due to the system used for garbage collection in our trinity area is not working smoothly.
There is no particular day scheduled for garbage pickup . Due to that many people could not leave thier garbage bin ouside of their house . That results in over storage of garbage for next turn .
This problem have affecting me and my neighbours since new contractor take over our area. this new does have proper truck even some time if they collect the garbage sometime it still remains in the bins.
This problem can be minimise by lounching app garbage pickup.where people can easily came to know when they have turn for their rubbish pickup .Even it could better if resident can track the location of the truck so they do not have to wait for long.
I hope you could take serious action on this problem.
Yours sincerely,
Lovepreet singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response successfully covers all bullet points of the prompt. The writer describes how the rubbish collection system is not working properly, explaining that there is 'no particular day scheduled for garbage pickup'. The impact on residents is also clearly articulated through the over-storage of waste and missed collections since a new contractor took over. Finally, a practical suggestion is offered regarding a tracking app. The tone is appropriately formal for a complaint letter to a local council, maintaining a clear purpose throughout. Although some points could be expanded with further detail, the requirements of General Training Task 1 are fully met, earning a solid band 6.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organised into logical paragraphs, beginning with an opening statement of purpose, followed by body paragraphs addressing the current situation, the impact on residents, and proposed solutions. However, cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or missing entirely, and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'This problem have affecting me...' and 'This new does have proper truck...'. Paragraphing is attempted, but sentences within paragraphs can feel disjointed due to abrupt transitions. Overall coherence is maintained, but the mechanical nature of the cohesion keeps this criterion at a band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with relevant terms such as 'garbage collection', 'contractor', and 'rubbish pickup'. However, there are notable spelling errors and awkward word choices, such as 'trinity area' (likely meaning vicinity), 'ouside', 'over storage', 'lounching app', and 'came to know'. The student attempts some less common vocabulary, but inaccurate collocations and persistent spelling mistakes restrict the range. Communication is not heavily impeded, but the lexical control aligns best with a band 5.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional or relative-style clauses such as 'where people can easily came to know...'. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including tense and agreement issues like 'the system... is not working smoothly' mixed with clause fragments, 'This problem have affecting me' (instead of has affected), and 'this new does have proper truck'. Punctuation and article usage also show frequent lapses. These errors occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, placing the grammar score at a band 5.0.
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