Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-16

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)

Nowadays, many people have busy lifestyles and do not always have enough time to complete household chores or look after their children's. As a result, some people choose pay others to performs these tasks. In my opinion, this can be good way of providing employment, although people should still take responsibility for important duties themselves.

One major advantage of paying someone to do household work is that it creates employment opportunities for others. Domestic workers, cleaner, gardeners and babysitters can earn a regular income by providing these services. This can be particularly beneficial for people who have limited education or fewer employment opportunities. For example, a family may hire a cleaner several times a week, allowing that person to earn money while helping the family manage its busy schedule.

Another benefit is that hiring help can save a considerable amount of time. People who work long hours may find it difficult to clean their house, prepare meals or take care of their children. By paying someone to perform some of education or personal actives. Parents, for instance, may hire a babysitter when they have demanding jobs and cannot always be at home.

However, I believe that people should not completely depend on other for all household responsibilities. Some tasks are important for maintaining family relationships and teaching children responsibility. Parents should spend time with their children rather than leaving all childcare to a paid worker. Similarly, adults should learn to manage basic household tasks because these are essential life skills. Depending too heavily on domestic workers can also become expensive, especially for families with a limited income.

In my view, hiring someone is a reasonable choice when people genuinely lack time, but it should be use in moderation. Individuals should continue to handle important responsibilities themselves while paying others only for tasks they cannot reasonably manage.

In conclusion, paying people to complete household chores or children can provides valuable employment and save time. Nevertheless, people should maintain a balance and remain responsible for essential duties within their homes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the benefits of providing work and the necessity of personal responsibility. The position is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant and generally well-developed, such as the discussion on employment opportunities for those with limited education and the importance of family bonding. However, some points are slightly under-developed or contain minor logical gaps, such as the sentence 'By paying someone to perform some of education or personal actives,' which is unclear and lacks a clear connection to the preceding argument. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a central topic, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices such as 'As a result,' 'For example,' 'However,' and 'In conclusion' are used appropriately to link ideas. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the benefits from the counter-arguments. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to reach a higher band, but the current structure is clear and coherent throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate and allows for clear communication. There is an attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary such as 'domestic workers,' 'employment opportunities,' and 'household responsibilities.' However, there are some noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'children's' (should be 'children'), 'cleaner' (should be plural 'cleaners'), and 'personal actives' (likely meant 'activities'). These errors do not impede communication but indicate a need for more precision. A wider range of less common lexical items would be required to achieve a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the writer attempts complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'some people choose pay' (should be 'choose to pay'), 'it should be use' (should be 'used'), and 'children can provides' (should be 'provide'). Punctuation is generally correct, but the subject-verb agreement and verb form errors are persistent. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear, and the grammar does not significantly impede the reader's understanding of the arguments presented.

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