Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the part-time voluntary work at your museum.

I would like to do voluntary work at your museum because I have always been interested in history and culture. I believe this opportunity would allow me to learn new things, gain experience and contribute to the local community.

I several skills and qualities that would be useful for this role. I am responsible and hardworking person, and I have good communication skills. I can work with others and treat visitors calmly. I have experience dealing with people because of my past job, which has improved my customer service skills.

I am available to work on weekends and on week days after 5 pm. I can also work extra hours during holiday season if required.

I would be grateful if you consider my application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Vishal Goyal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your motivation for volunteering, outlined relevant skills such as communication and customer service, and provided specific availability. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter of application. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on the 'why'—for example, mentioning a specific interest in a particular historical period or exhibit—to make your application more persuasive and personal. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a standard closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different points. You use basic cohesive devices like 'because' and 'also' to link ideas. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of cohesive devices, such as 'Furthermore,' 'In addition to this,' or 'Consequently,' to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs. The progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'voluntary work,' 'local community,' and 'customer service skills.' The language is natural and appropriate for the context. However, the vocabulary is somewhat functional and lacks variety. To achieve a higher score, try to use more precise or sophisticated collocations. For instance, instead of 'I several skills,' you should use 'I possess several skills.' Expanding your vocabulary to include more descriptive adjectives or professional terminology would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentences, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are a few grammatical slips. For example, 'I several skills' is missing a verb ('I have several skills'), and 'I am responsible and hardworking person' requires an article ('I am a responsible and hardworking person'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, as these are essential for higher band scores.

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