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Band 4+: 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

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12th October 2026

to:director of museum

hello Sir, i would like to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work in the museum because i live near of that museum and i have time to work there because first of all is my alltime wish to work in museum since i was child and for now if i get that opportnitie my wish will be excaused.

about my skills to work there before i came in this town i lived in small city which have small museum i worked there as tourguide, i did it with no payment and i gained the skills and experiences in that area and i will attached the recommandation letter of that previous work maybe will be useful for my skills and qualities.

If i get the chance by choosing me in that position i will be available at 9 to 12 pm friday to Sunday because i have other work and family to be with.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Word Count: 171

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

museum: 4

because: 3

there: 3

skills: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the three required points: it explains the desire to volunteer (childhood wish, proximity), describes relevant skills (previous tour guide experience), and provides availability (Friday to Sunday, 9-12). However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the time '9 to 12 pm' is ambiguous (likely meant 'am'), and the letter lacks a clear subject line or formal salutation. The tone is somewhat informal ('hello Sir') and contains grammatical errors and spelling mistakes that affect clarity. To improve, use a more formal structure, correct spelling and grammar, and ensure all details are precise.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a logical structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing, but the flow is disrupted by frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The ideas are presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, and the use of cohesive devices is limited. To improve, focus on creating clearer paragraphing and using linking words (e.g., 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'Moreover') to connect ideas smoothly. Ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic and that sentences within paragraphs are logically ordered.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with several spelling errors (e.g., 'opportnitie', 'excaused', 'recommandation', 'attached'). There is some attempt to use appropriate terms like 'voluntary/unpaid work' and 'tour guide', but the range is limited. To improve, expand your vocabulary to include more precise and varied words (e.g., 'passionate about history', 'customer service skills', 'reliable and punctual'). Also, proofread to correct spelling errors and use more formal language suitable for a letter to a museum director.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and missing articles. For example, 'i live near of that museum' should be 'I live near the museum', and 'i will attached' should be 'I will attach'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters and periods. To improve, practice writing with correct grammar and punctuation, and review common structures such as present simple for facts, future simple for intentions, and conditional sentences. Consider using a grammar checker or seeking feedback to correct these errors.

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