Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-21

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 Michelle,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to request you to reduce my working hours as I want to study part time.

As we know, AI is booming and there are numerous benefits associated with AI. Due to this, I have decided to take a small course of AI fundamentals. However, these course is live and scheduled within weekdays. Therefore, I want to reduce my working hours just for a month so that I can concentrate without worrying about work. Furthermore, this course will start at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Currently, my work time is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., however I would like to change with 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I believe this course is very helpful. Once I get the basic understanding about AI, we can integrate it into our project by making it automatic.

If you need more information about this course, feel free to reach out.

Yours sincerely,

Sam Mistry

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The student has successfully covered all parts of the task prompt in a polite and appropriate tone suitable for a General Training letter. The writer clearly explains the reason for wanting to reduce working hours, which is to take an AI course, specifies the desired shift change from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and outlines how the employer will benefit through project automation. The letter maintains a clear purpose throughout and fulfills all bullet points adequately, demonstrating a good understanding of the task requirements. The response is coherent in its purpose and effectively communicates the message to the boss, Michelle.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear opening, body paragraphs addressing specific points, and an appropriate sign-off. Cohesive devices such as 'Therefore', 'Furthermore', and 'Once' are used to connect ideas smoothly. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to separate the introduction, body details, benefits, and conclusion. While some transitions are a bit formulaic, the overall flow is clear and easy to follow, representing solid paragraphing and logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms like 'booming', 'integrate', and 'fundamentals'. There are a few minor lexical issues, such as 'these course' instead of 'this course', and 'change with' instead of 'change to'. However, the vocabulary is generally precise enough to convey the intended message without impeding communication. The tone is appropriate for professional correspondence.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The writer demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional and time clauses ('Once I get the basic understanding about AI, we can integrate it...'). There are some minor grammatical errors, notably 'these course is live' (plural/singular mismatch) and prepositions like 'change with 7 a.m.'. Despite these occasional errors, the majority of sentences are clear and error-free, and communication is never impeded.

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