Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-28
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
It is often argue that the working week should be shorter and employes should be given a longer weekend. I completely agree with this point because it can improve a mental health and make a more productive.
A shorter working weeks, it can reduce a stress, tiredness of the work load. When employs have a extra time to off they able to rest properly. they can spend a much time to enjoy with family. They can also plane to short trip to hangover the week work load and become mantaly fresh. it also can a bornout , which is more common in mordern workplace. the rest leads to higher energy levels and better focus when they return to work.
A furthermore, In the long weekends the employs can improve their personal identity. they can also complete their hobbies like a travelling, reading book, watch a movie. also attend the workshops to improve a knowlage and creativity. they can make a shrenghen bond with their families and friends to more time spend.
In addition , the longer weekend atcually incrases the productivity. Well rested the workers tend to perform a better, as they more focus and improment in ideas devlopment. In contrast the long working day leads to less focus in the work, more tiredness. they can not spend a time for their work and familytimes.
in conclusion, i strongly agree with the long weekend can improve a mental health, productivity, and more focus on their work after enjoying the long weekend in added the well being , and healthier work life balance.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response addresses the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. The ideas regarding mental health, personal development, and productivity are relevant and logically linked to the argument for a shorter working week. However, the development of these points is somewhat superficial. For instance, the mention of 'improving personal identity' is vague and lacks specific examples or deeper explanation. While the response covers all parts of the task, the supporting arguments could be more thoroughly extended to reach a higher band. The position is consistent, but the overall depth of analysis is limited.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, each with a central theme. There is a logical progression of ideas from mental health to personal growth and finally to productivity. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'A furthermore' or 'In contrast the long working day'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and some sentences lack smooth transitions. While the overall arrangement is coherent, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive structure of the sentences limit the flow of the argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'plane to short trip' (plan a short trip), 'hangover the week work load' (handle the weekly workload), and 'a bornout' (burnout). Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'shrenghen bond' (strengthen bonds). While the meaning is generally clear, the limited range and persistent errors in spelling and word formation prevent a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at complex sentences are frequently marred by grammatical errors. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage (e.g., 'a mental health', 'a extra time'), and sentence fragments. For example, 'A shorter working weeks, it can reduce a stress' contains multiple errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent and occur across most sentences, indicating a lack of control over complex structures.
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