Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-29

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The advancement in transportation system has introduced the possibility and access to different food produced all over the world. In many countries, consumers can visit a supermarket and buy food which is manufactured or produced in another country. In my prespective, I think it is a positive development but, in terms of affordability it cannot be budget-friendly. People should have access to buy food items from different countries but the prices should be reasonable.

Firstly, Some grand supermarkets have tons of imported food and other items which are availble for the local people. For example, people living in Pakistan can buy chocolates manufactured in Dubai or UK. Many chocolates in big supermarkets of Pakistan are branded chocolates of Dubai, UK and Europe. They also purcahse these for occassions like Eid, and even birthdays for their loved ones. Even though the cost price is too high but still there is a demand of buying imported chocolates.

Moreover, Asians living in foreign countries always look for different options of Asian spices in the international market. For example, Asians living in Europe prefer to go to stores where they can find all type of Asian ingredients and food. Asian cuisine is liked by many people so almost all the markets in Europe have such spices in their stores and again the consumer end prices are spiked.

To sum up, even though it is a positive development that people get to enjoy different types of fruits, cereals and spices around the world but it is relatively expensive than local produce and products. Local farmers and manufacturers also pay a price if people tend to buy imported items. People should also encourage their local food production. Importing stuff from another country requires huge pile of custom and taxes. The transportation cost also adds up to the end consumer price of the product. Thus, it is wise to encourge local farmers and business owners producing food but yes one can still enjoy imported spices, sauces, chocolates and much more if affordability is not a concern.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

Your position is clear: you consider worldwide food availability positive, while noting that imported products can be expensive and local producers may be affected. The examples of Pakistani consumers buying chocolates from Dubai or the UK and Asian communities seeking spices in Europe are relevant and help address the question. However, the positive effects are not explored in much depth, and the discussion of affordability and local farmers becomes more prominent than the benefits to consumers. Some claims, such as Asian cuisine being liked by many people, would be stronger with a clearer explanation of how global availability benefits a wider range of consumers. Develop each main reason more evenly and make the overall judgement about whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks more explicit.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction states your view, two body paragraphs give examples, and a conclusion summarises the advantages and concerns. Sequencing words such as “Firstly,” “Moreover,” and “To sum up” make the stages easy to follow. At times, however, the links between ideas are mechanical, and some sentences combine several points without showing their relationship clearly. For instance, the final paragraph moves from variety and price to local farmers, customs, transport costs, and a recommendation to support local businesses. Group these points more deliberately, and use clearer references to connect each explanation to your central position. This would make the progression feel more continuous rather than like a list of related concerns.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use an adequate range of topic vocabulary, including “imported food,” “Asian spices,” “local produce,” and “transportation cost,” so the main ideas are generally clear. There are also attempts at more specific expressions, such as “consumer end prices” and “customs and taxes,” although some combinations sound unnatural or imprecise. Spelling errors such as “prespective,” “availble,” “purcahse,” and “occassions” reduce accuracy, while repeated use of “buy,” “food,” and “people” limits variety. Aim for more natural collocations and check spelling carefully. More precise terms for the economic effects and consumer benefits would help you express your argument with greater flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including clauses introduced by “even though” and “if,” and your meaning remains clear throughout. Some sentences are controlled, such as “People should have access to buy food items from different countries but the prices should be reasonable.” However, there are some errors in sentence construction and punctuation. In “In my prespective, I think it is a positive development but, in terms of affordability it cannot be budget-friendly,” the comma placement is awkward and the reference of “it” is unclear. Capitalisation after “Firstly” and inconsistent comma use also affect accuracy. Practise punctuating longer sentences and making clause relationships and pronoun references precise.

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