Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22

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 6.0)

Dear sir,

I’m student of CICW Saint college. I’m pursuing master of management in this college.

However, I saw advertisement of part-job voluntary work in your museum. I’m interested to work in your museum. Because, after 15 days my summer vacation started least for one month. So, on this period I have no pressure to study and exams. Not only this but I also interested in art and culture. I have a ability to take a decision and managing work. Furthermore, I can manage also problems solving I can face any difficulties and I can handle it. Because, in my college I have to deal with my group members and with some teachers as well because I’m leader of my team. I’m handling students problems too.

I will be available after two weeks Monday to Friday from morning nine to till six in evening.

Hope I have chance to work in your museum and I can use my free time. Looking forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Dhruvi Barot

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You explain your motivation, describe your skills, and provide your availability. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. For instance, while you mention your leadership role, the explanation of how this translates to museum work could be more specific. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though the opening and closing salutations are slightly inconsistent with the provided prompt instructions. To improve, ensure that your ideas are expanded with more detail to fully demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' and 'However', but these are sometimes used incorrectly or in a way that feels mechanical. The flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where ideas about your vacation and your interest in art are grouped together abruptly. Using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single clear theme would improve the overall flow and logical progression of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite simple. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'I have a ability' and 'I can manage'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'part-job voluntary work' instead of 'part-time volunteer position'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to professional settings, such as 'initiative', 'interpersonal skills', or 'commitment'. While your meaning is always clear, the range of vocabulary is limited and lacks the sophistication required for higher scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with articles ('I’m student'), verb tense consistency ('after 15 days my summer vacation started'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple, and attempts at more complex structures often result in errors, such as 'I can manage also problems solving'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve your accuracy.

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