Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-10
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 position at your museum. I am very interested not only in history but also in art and culture. I believe working in your museum can enhance my learning in these aspects while I can also contribute to my community as i love providing customer service and helping visitors.
I am very friendly, responsible and hardworking person. I communicate well in numerous languages such as English, French, Punjabi and Hindi. Apart from that, I am very good at team work and multi-tasking as well as customer service. I am also a patient and organized person, so I could help visitors with their questions and provide necessary information about the museum and exhibition. I am I am eager to work as part of a team and learn new skills.
Currently, I am a full time university student of a Social well being program for which i am available in the evenings to contribute to the community. I am available from 4 P.M to 8 P.M. every day.
I hope my availability will work for you and I would really appreciate if I got an opportunity to give something back to the community. Hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Lovejeet Singh
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain your motivation for volunteering, highlighting your interest in history and art. You also provide a solid list of relevant skills, such as multilingualism and customer service experience, and specify your availability clearly. The tone is appropriate for a formal application. To reach a higher band, you could provide more specific examples of how your 'social well-being' studies might specifically benefit the museum environment, which would further develop your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which makes the information easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices like 'Apart from that' and 'Currently' to link your ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly. For instance, the transition between your skills and your availability is a bit abrupt. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the clarity of the message.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'contribute to my community' and 'multi-tasking' are used effectively. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'Social well being program', which could be phrased more naturally as 'a degree in Social Work' or 'a Social Welfare program'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise or sophisticated collocations related to museum work or volunteering would help elevate the response to a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, and your meaning is always clear. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as the repetition of 'I am I am' and the lowercase 'i' in 'i love' and 'i am'. Additionally, the sentence 'I am a full time university student of a Social well being program for which i am available' is slightly awkward; a better structure would be 'I am currently a full-time university student; consequently, I am available...'. Despite these errors, your control of grammar is generally good and does not impede communication.
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