Band 7+: Question-1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your children go to a local school that requires volunteers to accompany school science trips. Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter: Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school Explain why you are interested in the position Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter with: Dear Sir, Write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir,

Hope this letter finds you in good health. My name is Aurelian Dsouza and my children, Denzil and Azalea study in grades four and seven at Don Bosco. Last night, my son mentioned to me that, the school is planning to take the class for a science field trip to Nehru planetarium at Vasai. After inquiring with his teacher, it was made known to me that you are looking for volunteers to accompany the children on the trip.

I wanted to apply to be volunteer since I come from a science background, academically with a degree in chemistry from Yale. I would be able to pass on some unique knowledge to the children as well as guide and explain concepts that are challenging. I have a liking to towards science since my schooling days and I was fond of science trips myself.

Being a parent myself, I would provide the children with the extra care and attention that would be required and it would be reassuring for the other parents as well, from a safety point of view.

I hope to receive a positive response towards my application from you.

Yours faithfully,

Aurelian