Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-16
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)
Most people think about sharing data in the field of research, business and academic sectors. Others think that some information is so confidential that not to be shared publicly. I believe that we should share information with other people to help mankind.
On the one hand, some people believe we should share information in scientific research to help other researchers. If we share our research publicly it will save the time and energy of other researchers, so that they can publish their research early. For example, at the time of COVID-19 the scientists and researchers from almost every country shared their research, so that they can get the idea to make the vaccine. Furthermore, businessmen should also share their strategies of marketing and related areas, so that different organizations can adopt the same strategy to get successful. It can also save the money of organizations which they spend on useless policies. Moreover, in the field of academics the bright students and teachers should share their tricks with others, so that they can learn more and get good grades.
On the other hand, some people believe that we should not share information freely because some information is very important. Some people think that if we share our research publicly in in the the field of pharmaceuticals, someone will steal the data and make the required drug before us. For instance, companies like Coca Cola do not share the entire ingredients which makes the taste of the drink, due to this that no other organizations can acquire the same results. Sometimes it is very important to save our data so that nobody threatens us.
To conclude, I believe that it is important we should help others by providing them the information which can make their lives easier.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student addresses all parts of the task by discussing both the view that information should be shared freely and the opposing view that some information is too valuable. A clear personal position is presented in the introduction and reinforced in the conclusion. Ideas are relevant and supported with examples, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Coca-Cola's secret recipe. However, some arguments lack deeper extension; for instance, the claim about businessmen sharing marketing strategies is somewhat brief and under-developed. Nevertheless, the prompt is fully addressed in a structured manner, warranting a solid Band 6.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into four distinct paragraphs, following a logical layout with an introduction, two body paragraphs addressing opposing views, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'To conclude' are used to guide the reader through the text. However, referencing and cohesion are occasionally repetitive or mechanical, particularly with the frequent overuse of phrases like 'so that' throughout the body paragraphs. Paragraphing is generally appropriate, ensuring a coherent overall arrangement that earns a Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting less common terms such as 'confidential', 'pharmaceuticals', and 'strategies'. However, there are notable word choice inaccuracies and tautologies, such as 'bright students and teachers should share their tricks', where 'tricks' is informal and inappropriate for an academic essay. There are also minor lexical slips and repetitions throughout the response. The vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey the intended meaning, aligning well with the descriptors for Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including conditional structures like 'If we share our research publicly it will save...'. However, there are frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'that not to be shared publicly' and the double prepositional error 'in in the the field of pharmaceuticals'. Punctuation errors also appear, such as missing commas after introductory transitional phrases. While these errors do not severely impede communication, they restrict the grammar score to a Band 5.5.
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