Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-20

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 am writing to express my interest in pursuing the part-time voluntary work at your museum as recently advertised in the newspaper.

To start with, I have keen interest in the history field since childhood. I would appreciate working at the museum to gain some sharp oratory skills. Moreover, I would also love to get an opportunity to learn and know the work culture at museums. It would be enormously beneficial for me to gain such a knowledgable experience.

In addition to this, I thrive in such a fast paced environment. I am goal oriented and I prioritise my tasks accordingly. I firmly believe such a caliber of mine highly aligns with the role that you are looking for.

I am part-time available to work as I have my french classes 3 days a week. However, I can cordially adjust my class hours to meet the museum job needs.

Thank you for giving time to consider my application. I would be highly grateful to contribute a lot to the museum.

Yours faithfully,

Sukhdeep Kaur

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The candidate successfully covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. First, the desire to work at the museum is explained through an interest in history and a wish to learn the work culture. Second, relevant skills and qualities are described, such as thriving in a fast-paced environment and being goal-oriented. Third, availability is detailed, noting French classes three days a week and the willingness to adjust hours. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a museum director. The ideas are relevant and properly supported, fulfilling the requirements for Band 7.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter exhibits a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different points, such as reasons for applying, personal skills, and availability. Cohesive devices like 'To start with', 'Moreover', and 'In addition to this' are used to connect ideas effectively, although some transitional elements are slightly formulaic. Overall, the structure ensures the reader can easily follow the applicant's message, meeting the criteria for Band 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary with some attempts at less common lexical items, such as 'goal oriented', 'prioritise', and 'knowledgable experience' (though the latter contains a spelling slip). There are occasional awkward word choices or collocations, such as 'sharp oratory skills' in the context of museum volunteering, and 'cordially adjust'. However, the vocabulary is adequate to convey the message clearly without impeding communication, placing the response solidly in Band 6.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating reasonable control over grammar and punctuation. Examples of complex structures include 'It would be enormously beneficial for me to gain such a knowledgable experience' and 'I firmly believe such a caliber of mine highly aligns with the role that you are looking for.' While there are some minor awkward phrasings and slight inaccuracies, these errors rarely impede communication and do not obscure the intended meaning, aligning well with Band 6 descriptors.

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