Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-15
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 bring your attention related to my interest in the volunteer work which is going to be started in the museum. Actually, I have keen interest in charity work as it works as a real pleasure for me. Also, I want to explore distinct things such as art, paintings, and books. So, after working here, I will get a chance to fulfill my interest.
Moreover, I am a punctual as well as disciplined person that will be beneficial for maintaining balance in the museum. Furthermore, I also have experienced of volunteer work in a poor charity hospital along with customer service.
Additionally, I am a student right now in Punjabi university patiala and also doing part time job in food court. That is why, I have hectic schedule on weekdays. However, I can do this task on weekends because I am totally free at that time . If you need any help , I am here and my email id is mentioned on the top of the letter. Looking forward to hear from you.
Yours faithfully,
Jyoti Sharma
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: explaining your motivation, describing your skills, and stating your availability. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention an interest in art and books, expanding slightly on how this aligns with the museum's specific environment would strengthen the response. Additionally, the explanation of your skills is brief. To reach a higher band, ensure that your reasons and descriptions are fully extended rather than just stated. Overall, the purpose of the letter is clear and the requirements are met.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific requirement of the prompt. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'Additionally' to link your ideas. However, some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The progression of ideas is generally smooth, though the connection between your current studies and your availability could be more fluidly integrated. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the letter follows a standard formal structure, which helps the reader follow your argument easily.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'voluntary work', 'punctual', and 'disciplined'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'bring your attention related to' (should be 'bring to your attention') and 'explore distinct things' (where 'diverse' or 'various' would be more natural). You also use 'experienced of' instead of 'experience in'. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding informal phrasing like 'real pleasure' in a professional context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'which is going to be started' (passive voice is slightly awkward here), 'I have experienced of' (incorrect verb form), and 'Looking forward to hear' (should be 'hearing'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some spacing issues before commas. The errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will help improve your accuracy.
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