Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-30

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.

Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:

• say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Sir,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing regarding a part-time course I booked and this need to cancel.

I am in B.Sc. Medical Honors first year in the college. Currently, my second semester is going on. I booked mathematics as part-time course, so that I can do preparation for entrance exams side by side. Luckily, I am came to know that I do not need mathematics subject for those exams. That's the reason i need to cancel booking for that subject.

Furthermore, I would like to get enroll into Physics subject as a part-time course. As I am medical student and this subject will help me definitely for those entrance exams. Kindly, book me for this course before all seats get filled. Although, if there is any fees difference with subjects, let me know. So, that I can pay for it.

I hope you will book me for this course at your early convenience.

Yours sincerely,

Simran

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points: identifying the course, explaining the reason for cancellation, and requesting a new course. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an administrator. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the ideas are developed sufficiently to meet the task requirements. The student maintains a consistent focus on the request throughout the response, ensuring the reader understands the situation clearly. No parts of the prompt were omitted, and the information provided is relevant and logical.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, each serving a clear purpose. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Although', and 'That's the reason' are used to link sentences and ideas. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the use of referencing could be more sophisticated. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, the explanation, the request, and the closing. Overall, the structure supports the message effectively without causing confusion for the reader.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task. The student uses relevant terms such as 'part-time course', 'semester', and 'entrance exams'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'get enroll into' instead of 'enroll in' and 'fees difference' instead of 'difference in fees'. While the range is sufficient to convey the intended meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for a higher band. The vocabulary is functional but does not demonstrate a wide range of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'this need to cancel' (should be 'I need to cancel'), 'I am came to know' (should be 'I came to know'), and 'mathematics subject' (should be 'mathematics'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some issues with sentence fragments and comma usage, such as 'Although, if there is any fees difference...'. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the letter, and the mistakes do not significantly impede communication.

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