WRITING TASK 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS

DETAILED DISCUSSION OF TASK ACHIEVMENT It’s a good idea to have 3 paragraphs similar in length writing about the 3 bullet points– Then you know you have covered the 3 points equally and sufficiently GT

WRITING TASK 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS In this example of a GT Task 1 letter, you would need write approximately 50 words in each paragraph Ref: task taken from Cambridge IELTS 9 You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work And you want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter Explain why you want to take time off work Give details of the amount of time you need Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away Take a few moments to think about how you would respond to this task.

WRITING TASK 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS Dear Paul, I’m writing to ask if it’s possible for me to take a couple of weeks off work. My sister is getting married in the UK next August, so I would like to take my family there for a trip. I’m not sure whether this fits into the department’s holiday planning, but I hope we can find a way to cover me in my absence. (64 words) I would need two weeks off from Friday 1 st of August, 2015 returning to work on Monday 17 th August. I need such a long time because of the long haul flights to Europe, which means we need time to get over the jet lag after both the departing and returning journeys. (51 words) While I’m away, Lou could teach my classes. She knows the class well and she is familiar with the materials used at that time of term having taught those units last year. I hope it will not inconvenience the school too much. (42 words) I look forward to your response. Kind regards Jeff (163 words) 1 st bullet point: 64 words 2 nd bullet point: 51 words 3 rd bullet point: 42 words Check below how well the letter covers the requirements of the task Notice how each paragraph answers one bullet point sufficiently 1.Explain why you want to take time off work 2.Give details of the amount of time you need 3.Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

WRITING TASK 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS Dear Paul, I’m writing to ask if it’s possible for me to take a couple of weeks off work. My sister is getting married in the UK next August, so I would like to take my family there for a trip. I’m not sure whether this fits into the department’s holiday planning, but I hope we can find a way to cover me in my absence. (64 words) I would need two weeks off from Friday 1 st of August, 2015 returning to work on Monday 17 th August. I need such a long time because of the long haul flights to Europe, which means we need time to get over the jet lag after both the departing and returning journeys. While I’m away, Lou could teach my classes. She knows the class well and she is familiar with the materials used at that time of term having taught those units last year. I hope it will not inconvenience the school too much. I look forward to your response. Kind regards Jeff (163 words) 1 st bullet point: 64 words 2 nd bullet point: 51 words 3 rd bullet point: 42 words Notice how the purpose of the letter is discussed Notice the language used to present an appropriate tone, which is familiar, but also formal enough for a boss. The bullet points 1.Explain why you want to take time off work 2.Give details of the amount of time you need 3.Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

WRITING TASK 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS Dear Paul, I’m writing to tell you I am taking a couple of weeks off work. My sister is getting married in the UK next August, so I am taking my family there for a trip. We haven’t been for such a long time and I really miss England. I’m not sure whether this fits into the department’s holiday planning, but I want you to find a way to cover me in my absence. I need two weeks off from Friday 1 st of August, 2015 returning to work on Monday 17 th August. I need such a long time because of the long haul flights to Europe, which means we need time to get over the jet lag after both the departing and returning journeys. The last time I went back it took me 3 days to recover and I got the flu, too. While I’m away, Lou could teach my classes. She knows the class well and she is familiar with the materials used at that time of term having taught those units last year. We usually cover a unit a week although some of the units can be longer than others, so they take a bit more time. I am waiting for your positive response. Kind regards Jeff (210 words) Notice how there is now irrelevant detail, which and added to the word count unnecessarily (210 words) Notice how much more direct and inappropriate the tone is The bullet points 1.Explain why you want to take time off work 2.Give details of the amount of time you need 3.Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away