Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-05

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 am writing to request the cancellation of a part-time course at Conestoga College, I enrolled for the spring 2027 term last month.

I am Malleswari Katari, and I planned to join the French language proficiency course that is going to commence in January 2027. However, I decided not to move forward with this course. This is because of the recent developments in my work. It has demanded that I gain skills in business analysis. Learning these not only enhances my professional skill sets but also helps me qualify for a promotion as a business system analyst that my company is currently looking for.

I would kindly request that you accept my cancellation of the course that I had taken up for the intake. Additionally, I would like to get more information on the business analyst course. Specifically, I would like to know the following

When is the course starting?

What is the duration of the course?

What is the fee structure?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Malleswari Katari

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly identify the French language course, provide a logical and professional reason for the cancellation, and make a specific inquiry regarding a business analyst course. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an administrator. The ideas are well-developed and the purpose of the letter is clear from the outset. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between the cancellation and the new inquiry is slightly more seamless, perhaps by explicitly linking your career change to the need for the new course.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose, moving from the introduction to the explanation and finally the request for information. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'However' and 'Additionally' effectively to link your thoughts. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve further, you could incorporate a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect sentences within paragraphs more fluidly, as some transitions currently feel slightly mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for a formal context, such as 'proficiency', 'commence', and 'developments'. The language is precise and conveys your meaning clearly. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated or less common collocations related to professional development or administrative procedures, such as 'pursue an alternative qualification' or 'request a transfer of enrollment'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The letter displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is generally strong. There are minor slips, such as the comma splice in the first paragraph ('...College, I enrolled...') and the missing punctuation after 'following'. However, these errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on ensuring that independent clauses are joined correctly with conjunctions or semicolons rather than commas, and ensure consistent use of end-of-sentence punctuation.

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