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 request a reduction in my working hours to enroll in part-time studies. I want to inform 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 company's reputation.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Sahil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain the reason for the request (enrolling in a mechanical course), specify the desired working hours, and articulate the benefits to your employer. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a manager. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details regarding the exact number of hours you wish to work per week, as the current description of your availability is slightly vague. Overall, the response is well-focused and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

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 'Apart from this' and 'not only... but also' to link ideas. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'reduction', 'enroll', 'beneficial', and 'reputation' correctly. The language is natural and fits the context of a professional request. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks a wider range of less common or more sophisticated collocations that would elevate the response to a higher band. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors, and the vocabulary used is consistently appropriate for the formal tone required in this letter.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I have been working for your company... since 2015' and 'It will not only improve customer satisfaction but also help to enhance the company's reputation.' The grammar is generally accurate, and most sentences are error-free. There are no major grammatical slips that impede communication. To improve, you could incorporate a greater variety of complex structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, to demonstrate more flexibility in your grammatical control.

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