Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-30

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)

It is often debated that access to clean water is a basic human right. Thus, it should be provided to every home without any cost. This essay firmly agrees with this viewpoint for several reasons. The primary reason why I hold this viewpoint is that clean water prevents many diseases, such as kidney problems and cancer. Many individuals are dying because of a lack of clean water. This is because the governments are not providing them with basic human rights, such as a water supply without any charge. For example, India and Kenya do not have access to clean water and their governments do not have sufficient funds, which causes damage to the health of individuals living there. Therefore, I firmly agree with this statement, as it is highly beneficial for the health of people. Moreover, another justification for supporting this viewpoint is that many people cannot afford the expense of the water supply. Although they want to drink clean water, they cannot afford it because of the poverty.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 169 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you clearly state your position in the introduction, the arguments provided are underdeveloped. For instance, you mention health issues like 'kidney problems and cancer' but do not explain the causal link to water access in sufficient detail. The examples of India and Kenya are too brief and lack the necessary depth to support your argument effectively. To improve, you must expand your points with more detailed explanations, counter-arguments, and specific examples to reach the required length and demonstrate a fuller exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction and body paragraphs. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'The primary reason', 'Moreover', and 'Therefore' to link your ideas. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat limited due to the brevity of the text. Paragraphing is present, but the final paragraph is incomplete and ends abruptly, which disrupts the overall flow. To achieve a higher band, ensure that each paragraph is fully developed and that you use a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect sentences and paragraphs more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'basic human right', 'water supply', and 'poverty'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on simple phrasing. There are no significant errors that impede communication, but the vocabulary lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and less common synonyms to demonstrate a broader lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. While the grammar is generally accurate, there are occasional minor errors, such as 'the governments are not providing them with basic human rights' (the article 'the' is unnecessary here). Your control of basic structures is good, but there is a lack of variety in complex sentence forms. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, while maintaining accuracy.

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