Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-10
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.5)
It is often predicted that people will prefer to travel within their own nation rather than overseas to spend their holidays. However, I disagree with this prediction because of the human desire to explore the unknown and the ease of air-travel along with the introduction of overseas travel packages.
To commence with, humans have an in-built curiosity to explore unvisited places in order to broaden their horizons. This means that traveling to new places gives them a unique experience which they do not get when they travel locally to limited familiar spots. Since visiting unknown places satisfies their quest to explore, people presently travel abroad for holidays and it is certain that this trend will persist in coming times as well. For instance, a statistic published by Air Canada on the purpose of air travel of passengers in 2025 illustrated that more than half of the international air flight passengers travelled for holiday purposes.
Additionally, the ease of overseas air travel in present times and definitely in the future. This is because multiple airline companies not only offer cheaper international air flights to famous global travel cities but also offer lucrative all-inclusive international holiday packages to their clients. Furthermore, advancements in the airplane industry have made long travels more convenient even for families with small kids by upgrading their facilities. As a result, many individuals get attracted to such offers and consequently opt to travel to popular foreign destinations.
In conclusion, I maintain my stance on disagreement that more people will choose to go on domestic holidays instead of international because I believe the opposite, owing to natural human instinct to explore unknown and convenient hassle-free overseas air travel.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response addresses all parts of the task and maintains a clear position throughout. The arguments regarding human curiosity and the convenience of modern travel are relevant and logically extended. The use of a specific example (Air Canada) adds weight to the argument, although it is a hypothetical statistic. The ideas are well-developed, and the conclusion effectively restates the position. To reach a higher band, ensure that the supporting examples are more clearly integrated into the flow of the argument to avoid any sense of over-generalisation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The essay is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'Additionally', and 'As a result' are used effectively to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother to enhance the overall flow. The referencing is generally clear, and the progression of ideas is logical throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is sufficient and generally appropriate for the task. There is an attempt to use less common items such as 'broaden their horizons', 'lucrative', and 'hassle-free'. While the range is adequate, there are occasional instances where word choice could be more precise, such as 'in coming times' which is slightly unnatural. The spelling is accurate throughout, and the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the intended meaning with some flexibility.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical issues, particularly in the second body paragraph where the sentence 'Additionally, the ease of overseas air travel in present times and definitely in the future' is a fragment lacking a main verb. Despite this, the errors do not impede communication. The use of complex structures is generally successful, but more consistent control over sentence construction would be required for a higher band score.
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