Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-28

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 7.5)

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to request an update of my working hours as I have enrolled in a part-time course in the university.

I want to reduce my working hours so that I can get adequate rest after my classes. Moreover, it will also allow me to revise the concepts and complete my assignments.

My classes are between 9 am and 2 pm. Hence, I would like reduce my morning hours temporarily. After completing this course I will again be available to work a full shift. I would like to work in the evening shift from 4 pm to 8 pm.

I will be able to gain copies knowledge in Artificial Intelligence sector. This course will provide me a clear understand of basic concepts along with some practical experience of working on a humanoid robot. I will be able to apply my skills to our new robotics project along with working on my current project. Therefore, this will allow our company to save the expense and hustle of hiring a new employee.

Hoping for prompt consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Achin Pal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly explain the reason for the request (university studies), specify the desired hours (4 pm to 8 pm), and provide a logical argument for how the employer will benefit from your new skills in Artificial Intelligence. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands your situation and the value you bring to the company. The response is well-structured and fulfills all requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the request, which makes the letter easy to follow. You use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Hence', and 'Therefore' to link your sentences and paragraphs effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall flow is smooth. There is a clear sense of purpose throughout the text, and the transition between your personal needs and the company's benefits is handled well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'enrolled in a part-time course' and 'apply my skills' are used accurately. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'copies knowledge' (which is unclear) and 'clear understand' (should be 'clear understanding'). While these do not impede communication, they prevent a higher score. Using more precise terminology related to your field or professional requests would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and grammatically sound. There are a few minor errors, such as 'I would like reduce' (missing 'to') and 'provide me a clear understand' (should be 'understanding'). Additionally, 'save the expense and hustle' is slightly informal for this context. Despite these occasional slips, your control of grammar is generally good, and the meaning is never obscured. The punctuation is consistent and supports the readability of the letter.

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