Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18

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 would like to express my interest for a part-time voluntary job which you posted online.

I am currently pursuing a post-graduation course in International history. I have two days of classes every week; however, currently I am on vacation for the next 4 months. This opportunity allows me to connect with people who have similar interest in history like me.

I have a experience as an event manager in church where I spent 2 years to wok with them. I used to manage the events where I took independent responsibilities to communicate with guests and make sure to answer all the questions they asked. My communication skill will be useful for this museum's job.

I am fully available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays. In addition, I also available for the weekends between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. However, I will be unavailable on Tuesday and Friday after July because my classes will be start.

I am really looking to join museum and contribute my time to your organization.

Yours faithfully,

Sahil

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain your motivation for volunteering, describe your relevant experience as an event manager, and provide specific availability details. The tone is appropriate for a formal application. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on how your specific skills in event management would translate to the museum environment, such as mentioning an interest in historical exhibits or public engagement, which would make your application more persuasive and fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a formal closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different points. You use some cohesive devices like 'however', 'in addition', and 'for the next 4 months' to link ideas. The progression of information is easy to follow. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are smoother; for instance, the connection between your past experience and your current skills could be more tightly linked to avoid a slightly list-like feel.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'pursuing', 'independent responsibilities', and 'contribute'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'interest in history like me' (should be 'similar to mine') and 'I have a experience' (should be 'I have experience'). While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the score. Using more precise collocations, such as 'gained experience' instead of 'have a experience', would help elevate your lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I also available' (missing the verb 'am'), 'classes will be start' (incorrect verb form), and 'join museum' (missing the article 'the'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Increasing the frequency of error-free sentences will help you move toward a higher band.

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