Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-18

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 common to pay others to do work we don't want to do or don't have time for. For instance, doing household tasks or caring for children. It is good to delegate work to others, and there is no need to do all the work by ourselves.

Firstly, it is a good way of providing work for others. This is because creating jobs in a society is very important and it will help the economic growth. Moreover, there is a circulation of money in the market. For example, there are many daycare centers for children that provide jobs for many people and take care of children as well.

Secondly, there is no need to do things alone. This is because most parents work full-time and don't have enough time to do household chores and take care of their children after their busy schedules. Furthermore, it is very useful to get help from others, even for pay. For instance, a highly paid full-time working mother does not need to do everything.

In conclusion, making others

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student has attempted to address both parts of the prompt, discussing whether paying others provides work and if people should do these tasks themselves. However, the response is incomplete due to a truncated conclusion ("In conclusion, making others"). Furthermore, the length requirement has not been met, as the response contains only 175 words, falling well short of the 250-word minimum. Because the ideas are underdeveloped and the essay is significantly under-length, it aligns best with Band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay demonstrates a basic structure with clear paragraphing, including an introduction, two body paragraphs, and an unfinished conclusion. The writer uses standard transitional markers such as "Firstly," "Moreover," and "Secondly" to signal the organization of ideas. However, referencing and logical progression are sometimes overly simplistic and mechanical. While paragraphs are evident, the sudden cutoff at the end impacts overall cohesion. Based on these descriptors, the response fits comfortably within Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, incorporating general terms such as "delegate work," "economic growth," "circulation of money," and "daycare centers." While there are some attempts at less common vocabulary, the overall range is somewhat limited and repetitive. Word choice is generally appropriate and communication is not impeded, though there is a lack of sophisticated phrasing. This performance is consistent with the Band 6.0 descriptors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The writer demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as "This is because creating jobs in a society is very important and it will help the economic growth." There are several grammatically correct sentences, and punctuation is generally sound. However, the range of structures remains limited, and some sentences feature slight awkwardness or redundancy. Because the errors are minor and communication remains clear throughout, the grammar aligns with Band 6.0 descriptors.

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