Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.

• explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course

• say what you would like to do about your studies

• ask for advice about what you can do about the situation

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Hello Mr. Shareef,

I am PriyaBhavana a student recently joined the evening course computer communications program in your College Lambton - Mississauga campus.This is a 6 month course starting from June - December. I would like to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to continue this course any further.

I am working as a software employee in Infosys and made a plan to opt for this course which would help me grow in my career.However due to the new project I am working at the moment, I cannot make time to attend the classes in the evening.

With this being said I would like to register for the next course available from March -October.

And I would like to know if there is any chance to manage the course by having video tapes of lectures available.

Hope you will understand my situation and suggest me best possible way to complete the course.

Awaiting your reply.

Yours sincerely,

PriyaBhavana.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your situation regarding your work commitments, stated your intention to defer to the next term, and asked for advice regarding alternative learning methods. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an administrator. To reach a higher band, ensure that your explanation of the 'new project' is slightly more detailed to fully develop the idea, though you have met the requirements for a solid score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter follows a logical progression, moving from the introduction of the situation to the explanation, the proposed solution, and finally the request for advice. Paragraphing is used, although the structure could be improved by separating the opening, the body, and the closing more distinctly. You use some cohesive devices like 'However' and 'With this being said', but the flow between sentences could be smoother. Some transitions feel slightly mechanical, but the overall message remains clear and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'opt for', 'commitments', and 'register'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'software employee' (which is slightly unnatural; 'software developer' or 'IT professional' would be better) and 'video tapes' (which is outdated; 'recorded lectures' or 'online access' is more current). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('in your College' should be 'at your college') and punctuation issues (e.g., missing spaces after periods). Additionally, 'I am PriyaBhavana a student recently joined' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'I am PriyaBhavana, a student who recently joined'. While these errors are present, they do not impede communication, and the meaning is always clear to the reader.

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