Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-09
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 6.0)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my interest in joining "Holy Chrust Museum" which is looking for Unpaid Volunteers.
Since I am working as a part time employee in "Vinay Architect companies" due to my ongoing graduate studies I have ample of vacant time which I want to inculcate into something imperative I believe museum is best suited for me to know more about History.
In addition, I have many architect skills such as handling old sculptures, arranging paintings and collecting data, also I have a good command on computer. Moreover, I am fluent in English and I can I guide the tourist well.
Its an honorable for me to work with your team. I am free on weekends as well as day or night. I hope you listen my query related to work as a volunteer.
Looking forward to meet you asap.
Your Sincerely
Naman
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining your motivation, describing your skills, and stating your availability. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For example, while you mention 'architect skills' like handling sculptures, the connection to the museum environment could be more clearly articulated to show how they specifically benefit the institution. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though some phrasing, such as 'I hope you listen my query', is slightly unnatural for a professional application. To improve, ensure that each point is expanded with more specific detail to demonstrate a stronger commitment to the voluntary role.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter follows a logical structure with a clear opening and closing. You use some basic cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'as well as' to link your ideas. However, the progression between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical, and the paragraphing is not fully utilized to separate the distinct points of the letter. The transition between your current employment and your desire to volunteer could be smoother. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus to improve the overall flow of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'inculcate', 'imperative', and 'honorable'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'inculcate into something imperative' (which is misused here) and 'I can I guide the tourist well'. Additionally, there are minor errors in word formation, such as 'Its an honorable for me' instead of 'It is an honor'. To improve, focus on using words in their correct context and pay closer attention to collocations—words that naturally go together in English—to ensure your writing sounds more natural and precise.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of your writing. Examples include 'I am working as a part time employee in "Vinay Architect companies"' (missing articles and incorrect preposition usage), 'I hope you listen my query' (missing 'to'), and 'Looking forward to meet you' (should be 'meeting'). While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in verb forms, prepositions, and sentence construction prevent the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.
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