Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-06

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In this contemporary world, there are

significant rise in crime, becoming an

integral issue of the modern globe. Some

people believe that not only novels but

also dramas related to crime stories

are gaining fame across society,

and this trend is driven by active

engagement and fulfilling curiosity of inculcating education. I view it as positive development as it

fosters real life connections through plots as

well as encourages awareness.

First and foremost, crime dramas and books are based on higher level of suspense which promotes active engagement among viewers In order to fulfill their curiosity of knowing each plots followed by whether thrilling or effective ending. Hence, people are encourage themselves to either read or watch every episode which is a major factor for being crime stories popular. In addition to that, by watching documentaries which describe potential reason of how and why crime takes place in society, individuals are able to cope with the similar situation, if it might happens in their life, as a result, it helps them to inculcate new knowledge regarding to tackle with worst situation.

However, there are plenty of benefits which emphasis promotion of this stories and book such as it enhances real life connection with plots and by which people could obtain some ideas about modern social issues, human psychology behind attempting crime and modern concerns like cyber crime and digital fraud. Consequently, it spreads awareness among community regarding how to be find out that they are victims of this threats, meanwhile they are utilizing digital tools.

To conclude, crime stories enable folks to provide active engagement on particular scene as well as it facilitates education about criminal activity. Besides this, as per my opinion, it is beneficial in terms of real life connection in order to spread awareness about how to stay away from modern crime.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the reasons for the popularity of crime fiction and your personal opinion. You have a clear position throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive. For instance, the points about 'education' and 'awareness' are mentioned in both the second and third paragraphs without significant new depth. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph introduces a distinct, well-supported argument rather than restating similar concepts. The ideas are relevant, but the explanation of 'why' these shows are popular could be more nuanced, moving beyond just 'suspense' to discuss societal escapism or the human fascination with justice.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use cohesive devices such as 'First and foremost', 'In addition to that', and 'To conclude' to link your points. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or misused, such as 'by which people could obtain some ideas' or 'meanwhile they are utilizing digital tools', which makes the flow feel a bit unnatural. The referencing is generally clear, but the internal structure of sentences sometimes lacks the necessary fluidity to achieve a higher band. Improving the variety of linking phrases would enhance the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including terms like 'contemporary', 'integral', 'suspense', and 'psychology'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'inculcating education', 'fostering real life connections', and 'be find out that they are victims'. These errors occasionally make the reader pause, though they do not impede overall communication. To improve, focus on learning collocations (words that naturally go together) rather than just individual synonyms, and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate for formal writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('there are significant rise'), missing articles ('inculcating education'), and awkward phrasing ('if it might happens in their life'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they are frequent enough to limit the score. To improve, pay closer attention to basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and the correct use of articles, and proofread your work to catch these recurring slips.

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