Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-07

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?

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

 

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In recent times, many people are complaining about their sleeping cycle. Some of them feel it is impacting their productivity at work while some have become lazy in their life. This can be improved by sleeping on time and finishing routine work in day time.

The best example of the problem cased due to lack of sleep is the focus at work. Some people have written in their blogs about that sometimes wrong reports were submitted to the higher management as they were not focused. Other people, joined the conversation and shared the experience of being lazy all the time while performing the labour work at the warehouse. These examples not only show how people are irresponsible but also the impacts an organisation face due to the mistake made by them.

There are several books, videos and content available offline and online to help such people who want to improve their sleep cycle. A person has to make a diary with the count of activities to be performed in a day. To start with, they have to clearly mention their sleeping as well as awake time in the morning. The schedule is prepared in such a way that person will not feel bored or repeating the same things on a daily basis. For an instance, If someone is playing cricket, working out and meeting people in a week should modify their activities for next week. This will not only help them to follow the routine but they will enjoy their time doing other activities as well.

In the end, Indeed; there are many problems arise due to lack of sleep in someone's professional life but those can be simply avoided by following the disciplined routine. It will help a person to be productive and healthy in their life.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the problems caused by lack of sleep and potential solutions. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention productivity issues and laziness, the explanation remains quite general. The solutions provided, such as keeping a diary, are relevant but could be expanded with more depth or specific examples of how these habits directly resolve the physiological or psychological impacts of sleep deprivation. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with clear reasoning and illustrative examples that directly link back to the prompt's core questions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In recent times,' 'The best example,' and 'In the end,' which help guide the reader. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the problem and the solution could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences feel slightly disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that ideas flow more naturally from one to the next would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'productivity,' 'sleeping cycle,' and 'disciplined routine.' However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of slightly unnatural phrasing, such as 'problem cased' (likely a typo for 'caused') and 'labour work.' To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and a wider range of academic vocabulary. Avoid repetitive phrasing and focus on using words that demonstrate a more sophisticated understanding of the topic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'many problems arise' (should be 'many problems arise' or 'many problems arise'), 'for an instance' (should be 'for instance'), and issues with article usage and verb tense consistency. Some sentences are slightly awkward, which occasionally forces the reader to re-read. To achieve a higher score, focus on increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and prepositional usage.

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