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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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Dear Mr. Thommes, I hope you are doing well. My name is Taylor , and I live near the
museum
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. I am writing to express my interest in doing
part-time
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a part-time
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, voluntary, unpaid job at a
museum
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 located near my house. I am inclined towards knowing the history and culture of any country, and in my opinion
museum
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 is the best place to get the knowledge.
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 I read books in my free time to gain profound knowledge about traditions, I think working in a
museum
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 closely is a good idea to gain practical knowledge. I
also
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 have a similar experience working in a
museum
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 during an internship I did when I was in university. I developed a robust skill set, including good communication, patience, answering questions in a simple way and some computer skills, which will add significant value to your
museum
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. I would be available in the evenings from 6 PM to 10 PM, and full-time availability on weekends. I can start work from next week. I would appreciate it if you could consider my request to work in your gallery. Please let me know if you need any additional information from me. I look forward to your prompt response. Thanks, Taylor

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task response
Task response: You answer all parts, but add a bit more about what work you can do in the museum.
task response
Task response: Some ideas are clear, but a few parts sound a little general. Give one more clear reason for why you want this work.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: The letter is easy to follow, but some long lines can be split into shorter ones.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Use linking words like also, so, and because with care to make the flow smoother.
task response
Task response: You cover why you want the work, your skills, and your free time.
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Task response: The tone is polite and fits a formal letter well.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear start, middle, and end.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Your greeting and closing are both good and clear.
The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • volunteer
  • volunteering
  • museum
  • director
  • reason
  • interest
  • support
  • help
  • community
  • learn
  • knowledge
  • history
  • visitors
  • team
  • teamwork
  • communicate
  • speak
  • listen
  • explain
  • guide
  • friendly
  • patient
  • polite
  • reliable
  • punctual
  • careful
  • accurate
  • tidy
  • organise
  • plan
  • tasks
  • events
  • weekends
  • weekday
  • hours
  • availability
  • start
  • date
  • interview
  • reference
  • contact
  • email
  • phone
  • sign up
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