Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-24

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 6.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I writing this letter to inform you that i recently booked a part time course in your collage but i want to cancel my course reservation. I was waiting for this course from a very long time. Last week i booked a place as i see open support in AI development course but unluckily when i see the availability for this i was heart broken. The timing your are providing for this class is clashing with my math class so i am not able to enter in this course. Math is my main this course so i am not able to miss my classes. I am requesting you that any AI regarding course available before afternoon time will work for me. I am requesting you to remove my name from this course so that if somebody is waiting for seat can join this part time course.

Your sincerly,

Ram Verma

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points required by the task: identifying the course, explaining the reason for cancellation, and inquiring about alternative options. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an administrator. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation regarding the scheduling conflict is a bit repetitive, and the request for a different course could be more specific regarding your availability or preferences. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with clear, logical details that help the reader understand your situation without ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the purpose of the letter to the explanation and finally the request. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire body of the letter is presented as a single block of text. Using clear paragraph breaks between the introduction, the explanation, and the closing request would significantly improve the structure. Additionally, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical. Incorporating a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in light of this') would help the ideas flow more naturally and improve the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'course reservation' and 'availability'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'I see open support in AI development' and 'Math is my main this course'. These errors occasionally distract the reader. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and standard academic or professional phrasing. Expanding your range to include more sophisticated vocabulary related to scheduling and administrative requests would also be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

Your writing shows a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the accuracy of your message. Common issues include missing articles (e.g., 'in your collage' should be 'at your college'), subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'I writing'), and incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'I see open support'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capital letters for 'i' and 'math'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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