Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope you are doing well. My name is Abhijeet and I am enrolled in your digital marketing course. I am writing this letter to inform you that unfortunately, I have to withdraw from this course right now.

Currently, I am working full-time in a banking firm. However, due to the unexpected increase in my personal and workplace expectations, I am finding it utterly difficult to balance the workload and the course work.

I really want to continue my studies but I am unable to give the attention and dedication required for this course at this moment. Therefore, I would like to withdraw from the course for this term and would like to re-enroll for it in the next term.

I would appreciate your advice in this matter. I was hoping you could guide me about the current situation and share the details about course withdrawal process, any deadlines I should be aware of, for next term enrollment.

Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to hear from you.

Yours sincerely,

Abhijeet Shukla

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.5

You have fully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your situation regarding your full-time job and the resulting difficulty in balancing your studies. You stated your intention to withdraw and re-enroll in the next term, and you effectively asked for advice regarding the withdrawal process and relevant deadlines. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear from the beginning. The ideas are well-developed and the response is coherent throughout. You have successfully met all the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task, which helps the reader follow your train of thought easily. You use cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Therefore', and 'In this matter' to link your ideas effectively. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the explanation of the problem to the proposed solution and finally to the request for advice. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different sections of the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary that is appropriate for a formal context. Phrases like 'unexpected increase in my personal and workplace expectations' and 'unable to give the attention and dedication required' show a good command of language. While the vocabulary is generally accurate and natural, there is room to incorporate more sophisticated or less common collocations to reach the highest bands. The word choice is precise enough to convey your meaning clearly without any ambiguity or errors that would impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

Your grammar is generally strong, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, which allows for clear communication. There is one minor error in the final sentence: 'I look forward to hear from you' should be 'I look forward to hearing from you' (as 'look forward to' is followed by a gerund). Aside from this, your control over punctuation and sentence construction is solid. You have used a variety of structures that demonstrate a good level of grammatical competence.

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