Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-17

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 or Madam,

I am writing this letter regarding the party-time volunteer job opening at your museum. My name is Navi and I am a student of BA in History at Lawrence University. I want to apply for this work because of my upcoming final exam. With the experience of working in museum, I can understand the importance of antique materials and get to know about historical items. This can be beneficial for me in the history exam.

I already had experience working in local charity which help people who struggle with daily needs. I believe that my skills such as organization, communication, time management and emotional intelligence make me the best candidate for this job.

I am available from tomorrow until next month. I attached my resume with this letter with the details of my availability and timing. I hope you consider my application and select me for the voluntary position.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Navi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly state your motivation for volunteering, describe your relevant skills, and provide your availability. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation of why you want to volunteer is tied solely to your upcoming exam, which might be perceived by a museum director as self-serving rather than a genuine interest in the museum's mission. To improve, try to elaborate more on your passion for history or your desire to contribute to the community, which would make your application more persuasive and professional.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a formal closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific requirement of the task. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'I believe that' and 'I am available from', which help the flow of information. However, the transition between the first and second paragraph is a bit abrupt. Using more sophisticated linking words or phrases (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'In addition to my academic background') would improve the overall cohesion and make the letter read more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'antique materials', 'historical items', and 'emotional intelligence'. There are a few minor errors, such as 'party-time' instead of 'part-time' and 'help people' instead of 'helping people'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific collocations related to volunteering or museum work, and ensure you are using the correct terminology for job applications.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While most of your sentences are clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I already had experience' (should be 'I have experience' or 'I have already had experience') and 'I attached my resume' (should be 'I have attached'). Additionally, 'a student of BA in History' should be 'a BA History student' or 'a student of the BA in History program'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do indicate a need for more consistent control over verb tenses and article usage.

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