Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-13

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge.

Do you agree or disagree?

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

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Clean water is a fundamental human right. Thats the reason, its supply must be provided to every house at free of charge. I firmly agree with the statement that clean water is a basic human need, moreover, it is ensured by the most of the constitutions as well as by the international human rights' law. Despite this fact that ethically, it is crucial for a state to provide clean water to every citizen without charging a penny, although it can be difficult for some countries.

Generally, it is considered that clean water is associated with sustainable life style, and catagorized as a basic human need in domestic as well as international law such as according to human rights charater, "everyone has a right to enjoy a healthy lifestyle". Moreover, in Pakistan, it is guaranteed by the constitution under the article 9 that everyone has a right to life where its jurisprudence further explains, "every basic necessity of life", will be dealt under this section. Therefore, sovereign state is duty bound to provide a supply of free clean water to every house.

However, in many countries, it is much difficult for the governments to make sure free water supply to every individual. One key reason can be its geographical location where it can be hard to find clean water such as in a desert area like Dubia. One effective measure can be providing subsidies on the clean water to make it as much cheap as possible.

In conclusion by taking everything into account, I concur with the notion that clean water is a fundamental right, and it should be provided to everyone without any charges if feasible otherwise with proper planing at the lowest possible cost.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear: you agree that clean water should be free, and the conclusion restates this view while allowing for a low-cost alternative where free provision is not feasible. The discussion of human rights and Pakistan’s constitutional provisions is relevant support. You also acknowledge a practical difficulty—geography—and suggest subsidies. However, the argument is not developed equally: the legal basis is explained at length, while the desert example and subsidy proposal are only briefly mentioned. The qualification in the conclusion also leaves some uncertainty about whether every home should receive water free of charge. To strengthen the response, explain how governments could fund universal provision and clarify how your practical qualification fits your main position.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, a paragraph supporting the right to water, a paragraph on practical challenges, and a conclusion. This gives the reader a coherent overall route through your argument. Linking expressions such as “Moreover,” “However,” and “In conclusion” help signal relationships between ideas. At times, though, connections are mechanical or unclear. The opening combines agreement with a concession about difficulty before the argument has been fully established, and “Despite this fact … although” creates a confusing relationship between clauses. The legal discussion also moves from general claims to Pakistan without a clear transition. Use topic sentences to make each paragraph’s purpose explicit, and ensure each connector expresses the precise relationship between the ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use an adequate range of topic-related vocabulary, including “fundamental human right,” “sustainable lifestyle,” “jurisprudence,” “geographical location,” and “subsidies.” These choices help you discuss both the ethical principle and the practical challenge. There are also attempts at formal phrasing, although some expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “at free of charge,” “duty bound,” and “make sure free water supply.” Spelling errors in “catagorized,” “charater,” “Dubia,” and “planing” also reduce accuracy. Aim for precise, natural collocations rather than adding formal-sounding terms where they do not fit. For example, “provide water free of charge” and “ensure a free water supply” would express your ideas more idiomatically.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex structures, including a relative clause in “where its jurisprudence further explains” and a conditional qualification in the conclusion. Meaning is generally understandable, but some grammatical errors affect accuracy and occasionally make relationships between clauses unclear. For example, “Despite this fact … although it can be difficult” uses two concession markers in one construction, while “it is much difficult for the governments” has an incorrect comparative form and article use. In “I firmly agree …, moreover, it is ensured,” the comma joins independent clauses incorrectly. Review sentence boundaries, articles, and clause structure, and practise building complex sentences with one clear main clause and correctly attached supporting clauses.

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