IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3249 – Band 6.5

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - Letter

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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 unpaid work. In your letter:

Explain why you want to do voluntary 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.

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Society and Community, Task 1 Letter, Work and Employment, Writing samples, Writing topics

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Candidate’s Response:

Dear Alin,

I am writing concerning a position which you offer for individuals who can work part-time in oxford museum.

Regarding the reasons why I would like to voluntarily work at the museum, I would say that am interested in enhancing my knowledge about ancient objects which are available inside this museum. Those are unique and precious, and rare around the world.

In addition to my skills, I would like to explain that I have a good mastery over two international languages, which are applicable these days for using inside museum. French and English are useful for conveying messages to visitors. As French speakers are very keen on knowing about old objects whih are available at museum. Moreover, I could communicate with people who visit this place and explain the description of every object effectively. Because my communication skill is very well and eye contacting as well as my guestures are geared with this skill.

The time I can attend the museum is at the evening from next Sunday. Because I need to finish some works before starting this part-time work. Also, regarding the time table I can serve, it is from 4 pm to 10 pm.

I will appreciate you if you can consider me for this work.

Yours faithfully,

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Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

January 2, 2024

This is an IELTS writing band 6.5 sample

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (GT)

8.0 covers all requirements of the task sufficiently

8.0 presents, highlights and illustrates bullet points clearly and appropriately

9.0 details are fully and clearly extended.

9.0 presents a clear purpose

8.0

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0 logically organizes information and ideas

7.0 there is clear progression throughout

6.0 uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical

6.0 may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately

7.0 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph

6.0

Lexical Resource

7.0 uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

7.0 uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation

7.0 may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation

9.0 the communication is completely natural

7.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

7.0 uses a variety of complex structures

7.0 produces frequent error-free sentences

7.0 has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

6.0 errors rarely reduce communication

6.0

6.5

Feedback:

Thank you indeed for writing this letter. This is a very good letter in tone and detail.

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The 6.5 sample upgraded to 7.0+

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to express my keen interest in contributing my time and skills as a volunteer at summer camp, which is conveniently located near my home.

The reason behind my desire to engage in voluntary work at your museum is my profound appreciation for art, history, and culture. I believe that by actively participating in your institution, I can immerse myself in the rich heritage it preserves and contribute to its mission of promoting cultural awareness and education.

My background in art history and my strong research and communication skills make me well-suited for tasks such as guided tours, artifact documentation, and assisting with educational programs. Additionally, I possess a great enthusiasm for learning and a strong work ethic, which I believe are valuable qualities for a volunteer.

I am available to work on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weekday evenings after 5 PM. I can commit to at least 10 hours per week.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and learn more about how I can contribute to the success of the museum. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

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