Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-31

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 Manager,

I have been working for your company, Tata Motors, since 2015. I want to reduce my working hours to enroll in part-time studies. I want to tell you that my course is totally related to my current job as a mechanic.

All my classes will start in the evening, but some will be in the morning. I can work in the evenings on Mondays and Wednesdays, and in the mornings on other days. You can also call me on weekends, since there will be no classes, and if you need any additional help.

Apart from this, my course will also be beneficial for you because it is a mechanical course focused on repairing new cars, which will ultimately help you repair them and understand the technology they use. It will not only improve customer satisfaction but also help to enhance the reputation of your company.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Sahil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly state your intention to reduce hours for study, specify the desired schedule, and explain the professional benefits to your employer. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. The ideas are relevant and well-developed, particularly the explanation of how the mechanical course will benefit the company's reputation and customer satisfaction. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the content is fully focused on the task requirements, demonstrating a good grasp of the communicative goal.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the request, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Apart from this' and 'not only... but also' to link your points. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The use of paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure is coherent, ensuring that the information is presented in a logical and easy-to-follow manner throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'customer satisfaction' and 'enhance the reputation' are well-chosen and appropriate for a professional context. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it is somewhat limited in terms of variety and sophistication. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise collocations or less common professional terminology related to your field. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication, and the language used is consistently natural and fits the formal tone of the letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'It will not only improve customer satisfaction but also help to enhance the reputation of your company.' The grammar is generally accurate, and your meaning is always clear. There are occasional minor errors, such as 'I want to tell you that my course is totally related to my current job', which could be phrased more formally. However, these errors do not interfere with communication. You demonstrate a good command of basic and some complex structures, which is sufficient for this task.

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