Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.

Write a letter to your boss. In your letter

• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ....................................,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I am writing to request you to lower my working hours as I want to study part time.

While I am working as a physiotherapy assistant because I am international physiotherapist, I want to be a registered physiotherapist here in Canada. Therefore, I started a course for my further study which makes me busy all the day that I am not able work for extended hours.

As I have some classes to attend in the evening time, it would be great if I can work in the morning in between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Moreover, I must say it would be beneficial for my current job as well because I would get extra knowledge in details that I can use it to cure few conditions more effectively compared to before. On top of that, I can work as a physiotherapist at the same place once I get the licence that would make it easy for you as well.

Thank you for understanding. Hoping to hear from you soon.

Yours Faithfully,

Alex

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly explain the reason for the request (pursuing registration as a physiotherapist), specify the desired working hours, and articulate the benefits to your employer. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a supervisor. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, providing a clear justification for your request. To reach a higher band, ensure that the connection between your studies and the employer's benefit is even more explicitly linked to the specific workplace environment, though your current explanation is sufficient for a solid score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Therefore', and 'On top of that' to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'physiotherapy assistant', 'registered physiotherapist', and 'licence'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'international physiotherapist' (should be 'an international physiotherapist') and 'in details' (should be 'in detail'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Attempting to use more precise collocations or academic-style vocabulary would enhance the professional tone of your request.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am international physiotherapist' (missing article), 'makes me busy all the day' (awkward phrasing), and 'in between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm' (incorrect preposition usage). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on article usage, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring that your prepositions are used correctly in time expressions.

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