Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-20

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.

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)

In some countries, people suggest that is crucial to spend large amounts of money on infrastructure like new railway lines for very fast trains between cities, while others agree that money should be spent on existing public transport to make them better. I agree to the fact that both infrastructure can serve as different methods of either a means transport or movements, However, I would discuss the pros and cons of each means of transportation and give my opinion.

Transportation with cars had become the most easy means of transportation owing to the fact that most places we inhabit can b easily accessed with cars. For instance, the roads to schools, offices or to are houses are made up of normal good roads where other forms of transportation can be used as well like bicycles and motorcycles.

In contrast, railway lines are often located in places which are quite far from where people live to due to the fact that it uses a different kind of road and can't benefit other means of transportation except for those who want to commute by land. Although, it reduces changes of road accidents or collision of cars and very useful for people want to go on a quite but a long journey.

In my perspective, I advocate to the fact that a reasonable amount of money should be spent on already exiting public transport to make improvements rather than railway lines and this is because of differences in the structure of the roads. Railway lines are only meant for rails and other types of transportation cannot afford to use these roads, also there is increase in use of public transport owing to the fact that readily available for our everyday life activities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The discussion on high-speed rail is brief and lacks depth regarding its potential economic or environmental benefits, while the focus on cars in the second paragraph is slightly tangential to the prompt, which specifically asks about 'public transport' rather than private vehicles. To improve, ensure that the arguments directly address the prompt's specific focus on public infrastructure and provide more detailed reasoning for each viewpoint.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, and there is a logical progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In contrast' and 'Although', but some transitions feel mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'I agree to the fact that'. Referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the introduction and the body paragraphs could be smoother. The essay maintains a consistent focus, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could be strengthened by using more varied linking words to connect sentences more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'movements' instead of 'mobility' and 'normal good roads'. Some phrases are repetitive, and there is a reliance on basic vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more topic-specific collocations related to urban planning and transportation, such as 'infrastructure investment', 'commuter efficiency', or 'sustainable transit solutions'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally affect the flow, such as 'is crucial' (missing subject), 'to due to the fact' (redundant preposition), and 'exiting' instead of 'existing'. Punctuation is generally functional, but there are errors in sentence construction, such as the run-on sentence in the introduction. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the message, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of complex sentence formation.

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