Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-17

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes.

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 argued that people who buy expensive clothes are at profit, whereas people who buy numerous clothes which are cheaper and avoid spending a lot of money on clothes are at loss. I strongly agree that individuals should spend money on expensive clothes rather than on cheaper clothes due to their quality of fibre and long lasting nature.

One of the principal reasons of purchasing expensive clothes is quality. people who spend money on good quality of clothes are benefitted because they could be worn several times without any damages. Although, Initially buying expensive clothes can be difficult, it will benefit them from buying repeatedly. people often notice the immediate cost rather than the long-term investment. For example, people buying good quality clothes from branded shops are more likely to be benefitted from the long-lasting clothes quality because they would never get any lint and would not torn.

Another point of contention is that the most people can't afford expensive clothes because of their financial background. People coming from poor economic background often buy cheap clothes from whole-sales markets but end up buying it multiple times due to the quality of clothes. Poor quality of clothes generally don't last for more than a week and this makes people spend extra money eventually. For instance, a poor family purchased two or three clothes for a family function and unfortunately a curry spilled on it, which made that cloth lost it's originality of colour.

In Conclusion, Although the good quality clothes are expensive, they have longer life span and could be worn multiple times without loosing its originality like colour and getting lint on the surface. Additionally, expensive clothes could be unaffordable but the investment should be seen as a long-term rather than just an immediate cost.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have clearly stated your position in the introduction and maintained it throughout the essay. The ideas regarding quality and long-term investment are relevant and well-supported. However, the development of the second body paragraph is slightly weakened by the example of the curry spill, which feels a bit anecdotal and less focused on the economic argument of 'quality vs. quantity' you established. To reach a higher band, ensure that all examples directly reinforce the central argument rather than focusing on specific, minor scenarios. Overall, you have addressed all parts of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'One of the principal reasons', 'Another point of contention', and 'In Conclusion' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For instance, the transition between the general economic argument and the specific example in the second paragraph is a bit abrupt. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the progression of ideas is generally easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'long-term investment', 'originality', and 'contention'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'at profit' instead of 'profitable', 'would not torn' instead of 'would not tear', and 'loosing' instead of 'losing'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on learning the correct verb forms and collocations associated with the vocabulary you are using to express your ideas more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you successfully attempt complex sentences, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation, such as 'people who spend money on good quality of clothes are benefitted' (should be 'good quality clothes'), 'don't last' (subject-verb agreement with 'clothes'), and 'it's' (should be 'its'). These errors are noticeable but do not cause difficulty for the reader. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, the use of articles, and the distinction between possessive pronouns and contractions.

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