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 it should not 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 success. 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 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 make the taste of the drink. 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 | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views—sharing information freely versus keeping it confidential—and provides a clear personal opinion in the introduction and conclusion. Ideas are relevant and supported with examples, such as the COVID-19 vaccine development and Coca-Cola's secret recipe. However, some arguments tend to be a bit generalised or under-developed, particularly the business and academic examples which lack deeper elaboration. For instance, the claim about businessmen sharing marketing strategies is stated rather simply without exploring the competitive disadvantages. Overall, the task is successfully fulfilled with a clear position throughout, aligning well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay has a clear overall progression and follows a traditional four-paragraph structure with an introduction, two body paragraphs representing opposing views, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices are used to signal transitions, such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'To conclude'. However, referencing and cohesion are at times slightly mechanical or repetitive, as seen with repeated use of 'so that' for purpose clauses throughout the body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas, ensuring the reader can follow the overall argument without difficulty, which satisfies the requirements for a Band 6.0 score.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating topic-related terms such as 'confidential', 'pharmaceuticals', 'scientific research', and 'marketing'. There are some attempts to use less common vocabulary, though precision is sometimes lacking, such as using 'tricks' instead of 'methods' or 'techniques' in the academic context. Word choice and spelling are generally accurate enough to communicate meaning clearly, with minor awkwardness that does not impede the reader. The lexical range and control fit comfortably within the Band 6.0 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilising conditional structures ('If we share our research publicly, it will save...') and subordinate clauses effectively. There are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasings present, such as 'scientists and researchers from almost every country shared their research, so that they can get the idea' (tense consistency issues) and 'it is important we should help others'. However, these errors are relatively infrequent and punctuation is generally sound, meaning they rarely impede communication. This balance of structures and control corresponds well to a Band 6.0 level.
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