Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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 hope this correspondence finds you in robust health. The purpose of my today's writing is to apply for part-time volunteer role at Human rights museum, consider this letter as a form of application.

I'm pursuing a course of Public,Relations and Strategic Communication from The University of Winnipeg. In future, I would like to build my career in media or to join any political party as their PR advisor. It's not easy for an individual to directly enter PR corporate especially in politics. Most of them require volunteer experience. Hence, I'm interested in the opportunity to improve my CV and also it will be hand on experience to utilize my communication skills.

I have previously worked as a volunteer in Non-profit organization. I was an Admin Assistant. My daily tasks includes greetings, planning daily activities, making schedules and handling inquires. Overall, I am looking for an opportunity where I can leverage my skills in best way possible.

I'm available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. As on other days I'll be busy with classes. Kindly, let me know if you need any further details. I'm willing to provide references if needed.

Thank you for the consideration,

Best Regards,

Hardik

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task effectively. You clearly explained your motivation for volunteering, outlined your relevant background as an Admin Assistant, and specified your availability. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter. To reach a higher band, ensure that your connection to the specific museum is more explicit; for example, mentioning a specific interest in the museum's exhibits or mission would make your application more persuasive and tailored to the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices like 'Hence' and 'Overall' to link your thoughts. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For instance, the transition between your career goals and your previous experience could be improved with more sophisticated linking phrases to create a more cohesive narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'correspondence', 'pursuing', and 'leverage'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'hand on experience' (should be 'hands-on experience') and 'greetings' (in the context of an Admin Assistant, 'reception duties' or 'welcoming visitors' would be more precise). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating more precise professional terminology would elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'The purpose of my today's writing' (awkward phrasing), 'Public,Relations' (incorrect punctuation), and 'As on other days I'll be busy' (fragmented structure). Additionally, there are minor subject-verb agreement issues, such as 'My daily tasks includes'. To improve, focus on proofreading for punctuation and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed with greater accuracy.

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