Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-06
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children.
Is this a good way of providing work for others?
Should people do these things themselves?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
Hiring someone for household work has been become a trend among the people. Although there is no need to hire a person for personal work or looking after children, it is a positive approach for creating employment opportunities for people who are looking for any kind of job. This essay will discuss why it is a positive approach and people should do these work themselves or not in the upcoming paragraphs.
It is a great way of providing job to needy people. This approach not only helps the employer by doing household chores but also gives an opportunity to an employee earn the money. It will help to reduce the unemployment rate in the country. Hence, hiring someone helps to make someone independent for managing own expenses.
People can look after their children and do household taks by themselves; however, if they have enough time and healthy lifestyle. There are some circumstances, where both parents work because of their financial condition. In this case, they have to hire someone for take care of their children. As a result, there is no necessity that everyone should do these themselves. It totally depends on the person's personal situation and perspective.
In conclusion, paying someone to do things that people do not want to do, is really a good way to save time and help someone who needs money. Rich people easily afford to pay someone and it does not affect their budget, therefore, definitely they should hire someone for these works.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both parts of the prompt, discussing the benefits of job creation and the personal circumstances regarding household chores. However, the essay is slightly under the 250-word minimum, which impacts the depth of development. While the ideas are relevant, they are somewhat underdeveloped; for instance, the argument about 'rich people' in the conclusion is a generalization that lacks nuance. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more specific examples or deeper analysis. The position is clear, but the brevity prevents a fully developed response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'However', and 'In conclusion' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the idea of employment and the personal choice of doing chores could be smoother. Referencing is generally clear, but the connection between sentences within paragraphs could be more sophisticated to improve the overall progression of the argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on basic phrases like 'do these work' (should be 'do this work') and 'good way'. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'household taks' (spelling) and 'for take care of' (should be 'to take care of'). To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to labor markets, socio-economic factors, or personal time management to demonstrate a wider range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'has been become' (redundant verb tense), 'do these work' (number agreement), and 'for take care of' (incorrect prepositional phrase). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will help improve your accuracy. The punctuation is generally correct, but the sentence variety is somewhat limited.
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