Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-30

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter

• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to apply for the voluntary work in your museum. I saw your advertisement in the magazine related to the vacancy. I am history student of the York university. I am in the mid term break and looking for a job. So, this kind of opportunity is very grateful for my career growth and give me some experience and create some network for my future.

Moreover, I have all the skills which is required for the job such as communication, various languages such as french, Spanish, Mexican , knowledge about history and inventory management. I can easily communicate with kids how to involve them in the museum as tour guide.

I am available on the weekdays in the morning because I have to go to football club fro my practice. If you need me on weekends then i will be there for your help. I am waiting for your response.

Thanks,

Vikas

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all three bullet points of the task: the reason for volunteering, relevant skills, and availability. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention skills like 'inventory management' and 'languages', these are listed rather than explained in the context of how they would specifically benefit the museum. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is expanded with more detail or specific examples. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the reader is left in no doubt about your intentions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on one of the required points. There is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'If you need me', which help the flow. However, the transition between sentences could be smoother, and some linking words are used in a slightly mechanical way. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is easy to follow, which is a key requirement for this task type.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including terms like 'vacancy', 'career growth', and 'inventory management'. There are some inaccuracies, such as 'Mexican' (which is a nationality, not a language) and the phrasing 'this kind of opportunity is very grateful', which should be 'this opportunity would be very beneficial'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise word choice. Expanding your vocabulary to include more formal collocations would help improve your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I am history student' (missing article 'a'), 'skills which is required' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'football club fro my practice' (spelling error). Additionally, the sentence 'I can easily communicate with kids how to involve them' is slightly awkward in its construction. While these errors are frequent, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles.

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