Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-21

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 or Madam,

I am writing this to cancel my enrollment for the Marketing and Performance Appraisal (MPA) course at your college. It is a part-time course and classes scheduled to begin from October 5, 2026.

I am currently working on several important projects, and I am not able to complete it with proper dedication becuase of the extreme workload. Although, I requested my employer to make my work schedule more flexible last week, yet I have not received any response from them. Consequently, I prefer to cancel my course booking at a moment.

I would appreciate it if you could assist me to book a course named Design and Skill Management. In addition, classes are going to start from November, hence I can complete my pending assigned projects before the commencement of the orientation. Please let me know the next steps to speed up the process at your own convenience.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely.

Reena

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all bullet points outlined in the task instructions. The student clearly identifies the booked course as the Marketing and Performance Appraisal (MPA) course, explains the reason for cancellation due to extreme workload and a lack of flexible scheduling from their employer, and inquires about booking an alternative course, specifically Design and Skill Management. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a college administrator. Ideas are adequately extended and supported throughout the response. The requirements of the task have been fully met with clear, relevant information, placing this performance solidly at Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter exhibits a clear, logical organization and progression from stating the cancellation to explaining the reasons and proposing an alternative course. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas, with each paragraph having a clear focus. Cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'yet', 'Consequently', and 'In addition' are generally used effectively to connect ideas, though some transitional phrases could be more natural. Referencing is clear throughout the text, ensuring that the reader can easily follow the writer's intentions. Overall, coherence and cohesion meet the criteria for a Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow for flexibility and precision, using terms such as 'enrollment', 'commencement', 'orientation', and 'workload'. There are some successful attempts at less common lexical items, although there are minor issues with word choice and spelling, such as the misspelling of 'becuase' and the slightly awkward phrasing 'at a moment' instead of 'at the moment'. However, these vocabulary errors do not impede communication, and the overall lexical adequacy aligns well with a Band 6.5 score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional or multi-clause sentences like 'Although, I requested my employer to make my work schedule more flexible last week, yet I have not received any response from them.' There are a few grammatical errors and punctuation awkwardness, such as the comma placement after 'Although' combined with 'yet', and the minor tense slip in 'classes scheduled to begin' (missing the auxiliary verb 'are'). Despite these errors, they rarely impede communication, and the control over grammar and punctuation supports a Band 6.5 rating.

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