Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-08

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 7.0)

While many people argue that there is nothing wrong with following the celebrities for taking their photographs, others opine that this is a wrong approach. In my opinion, taking pictures of renowned people everywhere may have detrimental impact on their life and the society itself.

On the one side of the argument, there are several individuals who support the actions of paparazzi. The most compelling reason for this is that the interest in famous people's life. As these public figures are considered role models for the new generation, they want to follow their lifestyle and routine. Therefore, some people find it obligatory for the famous personalities to share their photos from their daily life publicly because they became successful due to the general public's love and respect towards them. Moreover, this keeps the celebrities socially active on online platforms. For example, many people keep following their favourite actors on social media to see their regular updates even if they have not worked in any movie for few years. Thus, for gaining more followers, some celebrities enjoy media attention.

Despite the above arguments, I am of the view that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. Indeed, one reason why I take this position is privacy invasion. When famous people are photographed everywhere they go, they cannot enjoy their personal life with their family members. Not only does the media snatche their basic right of freedom but also they may put their life in risk by showing their location publicly. Furthermore, it is my firm belief that the vulnerable groups of society such as youngters may feel inferior if they compare their lifestyle with the celebrities' lifestyle. Hence, it may gaslight young people into believing that their lives are not good enough which may ultimately wider the gap between affluent and low-income people.

In conclusion, although both views are commonly held in the society, I consider that intrusive photographers are completely wrong about their actions as they are invading someone's private life and unintentionally forcing other community members to feel inferior.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant and generally well-developed. For instance, the argument regarding privacy invasion and the psychological impact on young people is clearly articulated. However, some points, such as the claim that celebrities 'enjoy media attention' to gain followers, could be more nuanced. The position is consistent throughout the essay, and the conclusion effectively summarizes the writer's stance. To reach a higher band, ensure that the supporting examples are more specific and fully explored to avoid slight over-generalizations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two opposing viewpoints and the writer's own opinion. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one side of the argument', 'Moreover', 'Despite the above arguments', and 'Furthermore' are used appropriately to guide the reader. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. Referencing is clear, and the relationship between ideas is easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic with some precision. Phrases like 'detrimental impact', 'privacy invasion', and 'affluent and low-income' show a good grasp of topic-specific language. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'snatche' (spelling error) and 'gaslight' (used slightly inaccurately in this context). However, these errors do not impede communication. The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the task, and the student makes an effort to use less common lexical items, which is a positive feature.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There is good control over grammar, though some errors persist, such as 'the interest in famous people's life' (should be 'lives') and 'Not only does the media snatche their basic right... but also they may put their life in risk' (should be 'lives at risk'). Punctuation is generally accurate. While the student attempts complex structures, the frequency of minor errors prevents the response from reaching the 8.0 band. The majority of sentences are clear and error-free, ensuring the message is conveyed effectively.

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