Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-02

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• describe the training course you want to do
• explain what the company could do to help you
• say how the course will be useful for your job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this writing this letter to express my interest and ask for your support to pursue a course. I recently came across an AI Engineering training program by the Super academy and I am very much interested in it.

I am looking for a financial support as the course costs around CAD 1000. This is a big amount for me, so I was hoping if the company can provide me with any kind of reimbursement. Moreover, this is a live program which will happen at 5 PM everyday for two months, during this period I would like to start my work at 8 AM instead of 10 AM.

The knowledge gained from this course will help me perform better in my role. As you mentioned in our last team meeting, we will have to integrate AI in our upcoming projects. Since I will learn in-depth about AI systems in this course, it will eventually help me to get a lead of our upcoming work.

Thank you for your support. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Xyz

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly describe the AI Engineering course, explain the need for financial support and a schedule adjustment, and articulate how the skills gained will benefit your role and the company's upcoming projects. The tone is appropriate for a formal business letter, and the purpose is clear from the outset. To reach a higher band, you could provide slightly more specific detail about the course content or the nature of the AI integration to further develop your ideas, but overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs addressing specific points, and a professional closing. Each paragraph has a central focus, which helps the reader follow your argument easily. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Since' to link ideas. To improve, you could incorporate a wider variety of linking words and transition phrases to create a smoother flow between sentences. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is coherent, making the message easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'express my interest', 'financial support', and 'integrate AI' are accurate and appropriate for the context. However, the vocabulary is somewhat functional and lacks a wider range of less common or more sophisticated collocations. For instance, 'big amount' is quite informal and basic. By using more precise academic or professional terminology, you would elevate the quality of your writing. Spelling and word choice are generally accurate, and there is no confusion caused by your lexical choices.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There is a minor repetition error in the first sentence ('writing this writing this'), but otherwise, the grammar is generally sound. You successfully use conditional structures and complex sentences to explain your needs. While the majority of your sentences are error-free, there are occasional minor slips, such as 'I am looking for a financial support' (where 'a' is unnecessary). Your control over punctuation and sentence construction is good, and your meaning is always clear, which is a key strength of your writing.

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