Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-02

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or a negative trend?

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In these days it commonly seen that local residents are mostly prefer for buy there local things and ignore to other country things. there are some reasons why people doing that and this essay will explain briefly behind the reasons also show the positive effects.

first and foremost is that local people are want to support there local businessmen and also they know how these all things are build. individuals are most of the time worry when they are buying international things. Because they don't know is this good for there health or not. for extent in 2020 year in all over the world people are affected by flue which is spread by chines things, sue to that more then one million people are dead. after that people mostly try to buy there local things. by buying local things they have to worry about there health also they can support there local businessmen.

apart from this due to buying local products the local worker can make their business more lager scale. and local residence have more opportunity to start their own business. because international business working on large scale and for local small business are failed in few years. For example, relience is a indian local company and it was in 2015 a local and small business but in 2020 after lockdown people are buying local thing for there local company just because they have trust on there local business

in conclusion when people buying local thing that will not just good g=for ther health also good for ther counbty

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for buying local and the evaluation of the trend. However, the development of ideas is limited. The reasoning regarding health concerns and economic support is clear but lacks depth and nuance. The example provided (Reliance) is somewhat confusingly explained, and the connection between the pandemic and 'Chinese things' is a generalization that lacks factual support, which weakens the argument. To improve, you should focus on expanding your points with more logical explanations and clearer, more relevant examples that directly support your position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is often interrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of cohesive devices. Transitions between sentences are frequently missing or repetitive (e.g., 'apart from this', 'first and foremost'). The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of the argument. To achieve a higher score, you should use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence flows naturally into the next, creating a more cohesive structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, with frequent errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'flue' instead of 'flu', 'chines' instead of 'Chinese', 'lager' instead of 'larger', 'ther' instead of 'their'). There is a reliance on basic vocabulary, and the lack of precision in word usage occasionally hinders the clarity of your message. To improve, you should focus on learning collocations and expanding your range of topic-specific vocabulary related to economics and consumer behavior, while also paying closer attention to spelling accuracy.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the readability of the text. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'local residents are mostly prefer'), article usage, and sentence structure. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, these are often poorly constructed and contain errors that can cause some difficulty for the reader. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb forms and word order, before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for common errors like 'there/their' and basic punctuation is also essential.

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