Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-22

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Write about the following topic: Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Information is the backbone of effective tasks related to all fields in the world. Some persons advocate sharing all the information for educational as well as business purposes, while others believe that only limited information should be shared, as some data is too important to share freely. Before sharing my own opinion, I shall discuss both points of view.

According to proponents, sharing of more information drives scientific commercial innovation, which creates convenience for humanity. To strengthen their argument, they cite the example of growth in the artificial intelligence sector.In 2010, only a few people had knowledge about AI, but due to shared knowledge, it has since produced advanced tools that benefit both researchers and everyday users. AI's rapid growth stems from open research publications.

In contrast, critics have an argument that sharing of all information is not good, as some information is so critical that some individuals may misuse certain information in ways that threaten society. To illustrate their point, they provide the example of the creation of the atomic bomb. Till the middle of the 20th century only a few countries knew about it, but now nine nations possess nuclear arsenals. The spread of these weapons has contributed to an imbalance of power and created a serious threat to human life.

After discussing both views, I conclude that while widespread information sharing is beneficial, it is not suitable for all contexts, as only limited information should be restricted, which is more beneficial.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both views and provides a clear opinion. However, the essay is 244 words long, falling short of the 250-word minimum requirement. This under-length impacts the development of ideas, as the conclusion is quite brief and the arguments could have been expanded further to fully explore the implications of information sharing. While the prompt is addressed, the lack of sufficient length prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two opposing viewpoints. Cohesive devices such as 'According to proponents', 'In contrast', and 'To illustrate their point' are used effectively to guide the reader. The progression of ideas is clear, though the brevity of the final paragraph slightly limits the overall sense of cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the task, with some good topic-specific terms like 'commercial innovation', 'artificial intelligence', and 'nuclear arsenals'. There is a sufficient range to convey meaning clearly. However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive, and there is a lack of more sophisticated or idiomatic collocations that would be expected at a higher band level. The word choice is functional but lacks precision in some areas.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some minor errors, such as 'sharing of more information' (should be 'sharing more information') and 'critics have an argument that' (could be more concisely phrased). Punctuation is generally accurate, and the grammatical errors do not impede communication. The control of complex structures is adequate, though more variety in sentence construction would improve the score.

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