Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-14

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. Other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Nowadays, celebrities are getting photographed by professionals wherever they visit. Some individuals believe that this is a good thing because the fans have interest in their lives, while others argue that photographers are wrong to follow famous personalities. In my opinion, these people have their own privacy and it is not ethical to click them without their will.

On the one hand, masses have to much influence of their favorite personality on them. In other words, these people are always keen to know that what is going in their life such as their favorite spots to travel or their relationship status. These famous people often get captured by cameramen who get paid to click photos of them by which their fans will get updates. A perfect example of this is Virat Kohli who gets easily photographed when he visits any place in India. Thus, people's fear of missing out to know what is there favorite person is doing is the main reason of believing that it is good to capture them.

On the other hand, these celebs always have to deal with these photographers regardless of their concern and have to give up their privacy. Celebrities have their own life which they want to spend without even getting noticed by anyone else which is not possible if they will be captured by professionals while they travel. For instance, Akash Patel moved to London as he prioritize the privacy of himself and his family. Thus, it is not only privacy but also the freedom they loose because of this kind of act.

To conclude, the impact of getting photographed of famous personalities is complex and multifaced. While, in my view it is not appropriate to take anyone's picture without asking their permission.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, such as the public's interest in celebrities and the ethical concerns regarding privacy. However, the development is somewhat uneven. The first body paragraph relies on a single example, and the second paragraph could be more deeply explored regarding the impact on the celebrities' mental well-being or the legal aspects of photography. The position is consistent throughout, but the conclusion is quite brief and could have better summarised the main arguments to provide a more robust final statement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organised into clear paragraphs. There is a progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the one hand', 'In other words', and 'To conclude', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or repetitive, and the use of referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as in the phrase 'this kind of act'. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the overall structure is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 level of organisation.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express their ideas clearly. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'multifaced' (though this is a misspelling of 'multifaceted') and 'prioritize'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'masses have to much influence of their favorite personality' and 'click them', which is informal. The range is sufficient to convey meaning, but the lack of precision and occasional errors in word formation prevent a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the writer attempts complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'people's fear of missing out to know what is there favorite person is doing' and 'freedom they loose' (should be 'lose'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor errors in sentence construction that occasionally impede the flow. The control of grammar is sufficient to communicate the message, but the frequency of errors in basic structures and word forms limits the score to a 6.0.

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