Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-23
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)
Dear John,
I hope that you are doing well. I am writing this letter to ask for your advice as I am a bit confused.
Well yesterday I got an email from the university that I secured admission in master's in software engineering in the evening schedule. I am very grateful for this oppoutunity but I believe that I will not be able to join the classes.The main reason is that I have recently started a job in a very well-known company as a software developer. Due to my busy routine it is very hard for me to attend my classes.
I think that a logical solution is to postpone my course till the next term. It will allow me to manage my schedule accordingly and I would be able to continue my studies without leaving my job. I would really appreciate it if you could give me a good piece of advice. Let us catchup and spend some quality time together.
Best wishes,
Anadil
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The student successfully covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. First, the situation is clearly explained along with the reason for not being able to continue, specifically noting that the admission was secured for a master's program in the evening schedule while having recently started a new job as a software developer. Second, the student explicitly states what they would like to do about their studies, which is to postpone the course until the next term. Third, advice is appropriately requested by asking the recipient to give a good piece of advice regarding the situation. The tone is polite and appropriate for a semi-formal letter, and the purpose is clear from the beginning. All parts of the prompt are well-developed and addressed logically.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The letter exhibits clear logical organisation and progression throughout. The ideas are structured effectively into distinct paragraphs: an introductory greeting and purpose, followed by the explanation of the situation and the proposed solution combined with the request for advice in the concluding section. Cohesive devices such as 'The main reason is that', 'I think that a logical solution is', and 'It will allow me' are used accurately to connect ideas. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately to group related thoughts, ensuring the text flows smoothly and is easy for the reader to follow from start to finish.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary with good flexibility and precision for the task. Less common lexical items and phrases such as 'secured admission', 'busy routine', and 'postpone my course' are used naturally and accurately. There is a minor spelling slip in 'oppoutunity', but overall word choice and collocations are appropriate for a semi-formal correspondence. The vocabulary successfully conveys the intended meaning without any strain on the reader, showing an adequate control of functional language for everyday professional and academic contexts.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0
The writing features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'I am writing this letter to ask for your advice as I am a bit confused' and 'Due to my busy routine it is very hard for me to attend my classes.' The majority of sentences are error-free, demonstrating a solid control of grammar and tense consistency. There are only very minor punctuation slips, such as missing a comma after introductory phrases or a missing space after a period in 'classes.The', but these mechanical issues do not impede communication. The grammatical range is well-suited to the task requirements.
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