Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-01
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 5.0)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing to apply for the voluntary work to the museum. You are looking for people to do part -time unpaid work. I am interesting regarding this work.
I have lots of ability to regarding some painting , drawing and construction also. I need stage for these abilities. There for, personally get chance and use. It is very help to gaining my practical knowledge as well as explore my ability to society. moreover, It can help my future life also.
I would like to know more updates regarding this work. I will attached my contact number and further contact details below the letter. when you are giving the details regarding the work, I would be update the availability of the date and time. Thank you for your consideration regarding my unpaid work. I look forward to your prompt replay.
Yours Sincerely,
Kavi.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses all three bullet points, but the development is limited. You explain why you want to volunteer and mention skills, but the availability section is vague, as you state you will provide details later rather than offering specific times. Furthermore, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the overall task achievement score. To improve, ensure you provide concrete details for all prompts and expand your ideas to meet the length requirement. For example, instead of saying you will provide availability later, you should state specific days or hours you are free to work.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The letter is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For instance, 'There for' is used incorrectly to start a sentence, and the transition 'moreover' is used in a way that feels disjointed. The logical flow between sentences is sometimes hindered by grammatical errors, making the progression of ideas feel slightly forced. To improve, focus on using linking words like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in addition' more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You rely on simple phrases like 'do work' and 'have ability'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'I am interesting regarding this work' (should be 'interested in') and 'I will attached' (should be 'I will attach'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility or precision. To improve, try to incorporate more specific professional terminology related to volunteering or museum work, and pay closer attention to the correct prepositional usage with adjectives and verbs.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the letter that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'I am writing to apply for the voluntary work to the museum' (should be 'at the museum'), 'I have lots of ability to regarding some painting' (incorrect structure), and 'I would be update the availability' (incorrect verb tense). You rely almost exclusively on simple sentence structures, and the attempts at more complex sentences are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound before attempting more complex forms.
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