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Band 5+: You have seen an advertisement for a volunteer opportunity at a local charity that interests you. Write a letter to the charity expressing your interest. In your letter: - introduce yourself and explain why you are writing - describe your relevant skills and experience - ask any questions you have about the volunteer role.

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Dear Sir,

I am writing to express my continued intersest for a volunteer position at your charity taht I had applied on 10th April 2026. I submitted my application form through your website and have not yet got any response.

I am very kneen to voulunteer with your organisation because I admire the work you do to help poor children in our society. I believe that giving my time to such a group would allow me to contribute positively to society and also gaining valuable experience.

As, I am a nurse and have good communication skill and experience in managing first aid or well known about first line treatment. I am also proficient in computer work and can teaching basic computer skills to children. I am hardworking and committed to make a difference.

I would be greatful if you could update me on the status of my application. I am available for interview for any convience.

Yours faithfully,

Rakhi

Word Count: 159

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by explaining when and how you applied, expressing your continued interest, and detailing your skills and experience. The purpose is clear and the tone is polite. However, there are a few minor lapses: some spelling errors (e.g., 'intersest', 'taht', 'kneen', 'voulunteer', 'greatful', 'convience') and grammatical issues (e.g., 'gaining' should be 'gain', 'can teaching' should be 'can teach'). To improve, proofread carefully for spelling and grammar, and ensure consistent use of tenses. The content is relevant and sufficient for a band 7.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the flow is slightly disrupted by some awkward phrasing and a lack of smooth transitions between ideas. For example, the shift from expressing interest to listing skills feels abrupt. To improve, use linking words like 'furthermore' or 'in addition' to connect sentences and paragraphs more naturally. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea: the first paragraph could cover the application details, the second your motivation, and the third your skills.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but limited and contains several errors. Words like 'intersest' (interest), 'kneen' (keen), 'voulunteer' (volunteer), 'greatful' (grateful), and 'convience' (convenience) are misspelled. The phrase 'well known about first line treatment' is unclear. To improve, use a wider range of precise vocabulary, such as 'eager to contribute,' 'passionate about your cause,' or 'proficient in emergency care.' Avoid informal or vague terms like 'good communication skill' and instead say 'excellent interpersonal skills.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter shows some variety in sentence structures but contains frequent grammatical errors. Examples include: 'taht I had applied' (that I applied), 'have not yet got any response' (have not yet received), 'also gaining' (and gain), 'can teaching' (can teach), 'committed to make' (committed to making), and 'for any convience' (at your convenience). Punctuation is inconsistent, such as the comma after 'As' in 'As, I am a nurse.' To improve, review subject-verb agreement, verb forms after modals, and prepositions. Practice using a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences with correct grammar.

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