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Band 6.5

You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place * ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work * ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work

Dear Sara, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to inquire about the voluntary work at the festival that you are participating in. I heard from some friends that you are involved in volunteering, and I would like to know more about the type of work you do at the festival.
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, could you let me know when the festival starts and where we
would
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will
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 be going to do
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 work? I would
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 like to ask about the nature of the volunteer tasks. Are they difficult, or are they manageable? I need to complete my CV, but I am looking for an easier volunteer opportunity since I am still studying at university.
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, is the organization still looking for more volunteers? I would appreciate any information on how I can join. Thank you for your help. I look forward to your response. Kind regards, Lolo

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coherence and cohesion
Make sure each question is clear and separate. It will help to keep each idea in its own section.
task achievement
Add a bit more detail about why you are interested in volunteering, to make your letter more personal.
greeting and closing
Your greeting and closing are warm and appropriate, which is great for a letter to a friend.
task achievement
You have asked relevant questions clearly, showing you are interested in your friend's experience.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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