Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22

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)

It is occasionally possible for individuals to pay someone who does not have time for household chores and taking care of children. From my perspective, providing employment for others is the most effective approach to maintain a healthy routine, particularly for working professionals who not be obliged to prevent burnout.

One of the main reasons is that offering work to staff can facilitate a balanced routine. This is largely due to working professionals spending most of their day at the workplace, which can cause unnecessary stress. To illustrate, in Japan, a large number of parents hire a cook and a nanny to take care of their household chores and children. If people get assistance doing household chores, they are more prone to live a peaceful life. Consequently, people who offer employment to someone when they don't have time or interest leads to an overall quality lifestyle.

Another significant reason is people usually prefer to get domestic help for their household chores and look after their potential children while they are at work. This is mainly because working professionals do not have enough time to organise their home and raise their children. For instance, many people in India provide work to domestic workers who can clean their house, so when they arrive they do not have to worry about their housework. Although providing jobs to a number of people can be beneficial to prevent burnout, it is crucial for them to look after their overall well-being.

In conclusion, it is sometimes possible for people to hire a domestic helper to look after their children and household chores to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially working professionals while they are at work.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the benefits of providing work for others and the question of whether people should perform these tasks themselves. However, the development is somewhat repetitive. The argument focuses heavily on the benefits to the employer (avoiding burnout) rather than deeply exploring the societal implications of providing work for others. The second body paragraph largely mirrors the first, discussing the same points about working professionals and domestic help. To reach a higher band, you should provide more distinct arguments, such as the economic impact on the service workers or the potential loss of personal connection within a family unit when tasks are outsourced.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'One of the main reasons', 'To illustrate', 'Consequently', and 'In conclusion' are used to guide the reader. However, the progression of ideas is slightly hampered by the repetition of content between the two body paragraphs. Additionally, some referencing is slightly unclear, such as the phrase 'look after their potential children' in the second paragraph, which is an awkward collocation that disrupts the flow of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express ideas clearly. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'facilitate a balanced routine' and 'prevent burnout'. However, there are instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'potential children' and 'overall quality lifestyle'. The repetition of 'household chores' and 'working professionals' throughout the text suggests a limited range of synonyms. To improve, focus on using more varied collocations and precise terminology to describe the relationship between employers and domestic staff.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that persist. For example, the opening sentence contains a structural error: 'pay someone who does not have time for household chores' (the logic is slightly off, as the person being paid is the one doing the chores). Another error is 'which can cause unnecessary stress' followed by 'working professionals who not be obliged to prevent burnout'. These errors, while not impeding communication, occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Punctuation is generally accurate, but sentence construction needs more refinement.

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