Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12

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 6.0)

One of the fundamental human rights is access to clean water. As a result, some people believe that water should be supplied to every houses free of cost. I highly disagree with this statement as people tend to misuse resources when they don't have any monetary value and additionally, keeping the water clean requires money, as well.

Water is must for living. It is the basic human rights of people to able to use water, like the air we breath into. However, every natural resources has a definite limitation. It can not be used infinitely. But when people get something without spending money, they don't utilize them with care. It is reported by several newspaper that people are keeping sinks and taps open in their households. This happens because people don't have to think about the water bill. Hence, the water level under the ground is slowing depleting which is a great concern for human kind.

On the other hand, every year, the government has to spend a good amount of money in keeping the water clean. Water pollution is a common scenario in the big cities and towns. Due to urbanization, more factories and apartments have been established which resulted in dropping waste products on the water bodies even more. Hence, purifying water before supplying to the households is must needed. From the small contribution of the people, the amount expended on providing clean water can be managed.

In conclusion, even though people has every right to have clean water free of charge, monetization is essential to prevent any misuse of this natural resource and at the same time, help the government in purifying the polluted water into the useable one.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, clearly stating a position against free water supply. The ideas are relevant and logically developed, focusing on resource management and the costs of purification. However, the development is somewhat limited; for instance, the argument about 'monetization' could be further extended by discussing how tiered pricing or subsidies might balance the right to water with the need for conservation. While the position is clear throughout, the supporting examples, such as the mention of 'several newspaper' reports, are slightly generic. Overall, the response meets the requirements of the task well, providing a coherent argument that supports the writer's stance.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'As a result', 'However', 'On the other hand', and 'Hence' are used to guide the reader through the argument. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as 'utilize them' where 'it' (referring to water) would be more precise. Despite these minor lapses, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express their ideas clearly. There are attempts to use topic-specific language such as 'monetization', 'urbanization', and 'purifying'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'every houses' (should be 'every house'), 'water bodies' (often used in a more specific environmental context), and 'must needed' (should be 'much needed'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning but lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('every natural resources has', 'people has every right') and article usage ('the basic human rights', 'the water level under the ground'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and phrasing errors, such as 'air we breath into' (should be 'breathe'). While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede the reader's understanding of the main points. The writer demonstrates a reasonable control over basic grammar, but more complex structures are often accompanied by errors, limiting the score in this criterion.

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