Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-02
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,
I hope you are doing well. As I am a current resident of your area, I would like to state three points.
Firstly, the major problelm is the rubbish collection system is not working properly. The garbage bins are full of the garbage bags since last two weeks. Due to this problem, it causes diseases problem and bad smell.
Secondly, this problem is also afftecting me and my neighbours. Due to bad smell, I am not able to get a proper sleep and my neighbours are complaining about these issues. This problem also harming us.
Finally, could you please take care of these issues? Can you please hire someone for garbage collection or to address these issues. Also, for evidence could you please have a guided tour of our area, so that you can also observe this problem. Thank you for your time and I hope you understand our situation.
Kind regards,
Amritpal Singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the task by describing the broken rubbish collection system, explaining its impact on the neighbourhood, and suggesting solutions, such as hiring someone for garbage collection or organizing a guided tour. However, the length requirement was not met, as the response contains 148 words, falling just short of the 150-word minimum, with 8 words copied from the prompt left uncounted. While the ideas are relevant, they are somewhat under-developed, particularly the explanation of how the problem affects residents, which relies on repetitive points about bad smells rather than fully extending each thought.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The letter maintains a coherent overall arrangement and follows a logical structure appropriate for a formal complaint. The response effectively utilizes sequencing devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Finally' to organize the main points clearly. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to separate the introduction, body points, and conclusion. While referencing and paragraph flow are generally clear, cohesion feels somewhat mechanical at times due to repetitive sentence openings and basic transitional links, which prevents the response from achieving a higher band.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully communicating everyday concepts related to the complaint. However, there are noticeable lexical errors, such as spelling mistakes ('problelm') and awkward word choices ('diseases problem' instead of 'health issues', and 'afftecting' with a double 't'). While the writer attempts less common expressions like 'guided tour', inaccuracies in word formation and collocation prevent the vocabulary from demonstrating the precision and flexibility expected at higher bands, though communication is not significantly impeded.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The writer demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing structures such as 'As I am a current resident...' and 'could you please have a guided tour...'. There are some errors in grammar and punctuation, including tense and preposition inconsistencies ('since last two weeks' instead of 'for the last two weeks') and redundant phrasing ('This problem also harming us'). Nevertheless, these errors are relatively minor and rarely impede overall communication, reflecting a solid command of basic structures alongside developing control of complex sentences.
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