Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-05

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 am writing to apply for the voluntary work for my self at the museum.

Yesterday i have received mail about your advetisment that you are looking volunteer for museum. When i read it i thought i can do it as i have my summer breaks and i dont have much to do i want to learn and develop some skills and get some experience for my future. Also this museum located very close to my home.

Well, i am very friendly and jolly person i know how to handle people and entertain them. Also i know everything about this museum as i have visited so many times so i also do work as guide. Also my communication skills good enough to work as a receptionist.

Now a day , i am able to do work five days in a week as it is my holiday time however , once my university will open , still i would like to continue my work three days in a week.

I look forward from hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Naznin

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 being 'friendly and jolly', providing a concrete example of how these traits have helped you in a previous situation would have strengthened the response. Additionally, the tone is slightly informal for a formal application letter. To improve, ensure you expand on your ideas with more specific detail and maintain a consistently professional tone throughout the correspondence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical. You rely heavily on the word 'also' to start sentences, such as 'Also this museum...', 'Also, I am...', and 'Also my communication...'. To achieve a higher band, you should vary your linking words and transition phrases (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'In addition', 'Consequently'). The paragraphing is appropriate, but the flow between sentences could be smoother with more sophisticated connectors.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher levels. You use basic descriptors like 'friendly and jolly' and 'good enough'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'advetisment' instead of 'advertisement' and 'from hearing' instead of 'to hearing'. To improve, try to incorporate more specific, professional vocabulary related to volunteering and customer service, such as 'enthusiastic', 'interpersonal skills', or 'flexible availability'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the letter, particularly regarding verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'Yesterday i have received' should be 'Yesterday I received', and 'once my university will open' should be 'once my university opens'. Additionally, there are issues with capitalization (e.g., 'i') and punctuation. While you attempt some complex sentences, they often contain errors that slightly impede the flow. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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