Writing report

general IELTS Writing: Task 1

Overall score

8.00

8.0 of 9.0

Submitted on

Feb 13, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Writing duration

482 minutes

Task description

You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.

You should write a minimum of 150 words.

Source: Cambridge 1

Task answer

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing regarding a letter I recently received stating that my bank account is overdrawn by $240 and that a $70 penalty fee will be deducted from my account. I believe this information is incorrect and would like this issue to be reviewed. I have had this account for several years and have always managed it carefully. After receiving your notice, I immediately checked my bank statement and reviewed online records. According to my records, there were sufficient funds in my account at the time mentioned in your letter. There was no negative balance shown, and I have not made any transaction that would result in an overdraft. Therefore, I believe there may have been an administrative error. I kindly request that you investigate this matter as soon as possible and correct any mistakes. I would also appreciate it if the $70 charge could be cancelled and a written confirmation provided once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response. Yours faithfully, Mona

Word count:175