Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14

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)

Access to water is very important to humans' survival. I agree with the statement that water supply should be free for house works. However, I think the free water should be limited to a reasonable amount of water.

To commence with, firstly, the water is essential for human life. Individuals need water for cooking, drinking and washing. In other words, if poor families pay high prices for water they may not be to afford their daily needs. For example, low-income families may find it difficult to pay monthly water bills. Providing a basic amount of free water would reduce their financial burden. Therefore, governments should provide every household a amount of safe water without charge.

Secondly, providing free basic water can reduce inequality in society. Rich people can easily pay their water bills, whereas low-income families may struggle to do so. For example, families living in rural or economically disadvantaged areas may have limited access to clean water. A government-funded water supply could help these people who cannot afford to pay for water.

Shifting towards the, that the water completely free water without any limit increases the water wastage. To elaborate, people use fixed amounts of water for some activities such as car washing and watering for large gardens. Therefore, government should provide a fixed amount of water for these activities free of charge. For instance, if people receive unlimited free water, they may waste it by washing cars or watering gardens however, when citizens receive a fixed limited amount of water they do not waste enough water. As a result, extra usage should be charged.

In conclusion, I strongly agree that every home should receive a basic supply of clean water free of charge because water is essential for life and public health. Nevertheless, additional consumption should be paid for to prevent unnecessary waste.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all parts of the prompt, clearly stating your position that free water should be provided but limited to a basic amount. Your ideas are relevant and logically extended, particularly the distinction between essential usage and luxury consumption. To reach a higher band, ensure that your supporting examples are slightly more specific; for instance, instead of 'economically disadvantaged areas', you could mention a specific region or a hypothetical scenario involving a specific type of household to add depth. Your position is consistent throughout the essay, and the conclusion effectively synthesizes your main points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use paragraphing effectively to separate your main arguments and the counter-argument regarding wastage. Cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'In other words', and 'Nevertheless' are used appropriately to guide the reader. However, there are minor issues with cohesion in the fourth paragraph, specifically the phrase 'Shifting towards the, that the water completely free water', which is grammatically awkward and disrupts the flow. Improving the transition between sentences in that section would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'financial burden', 'economically disadvantaged', and 'consumption'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'house works' (should be 'household use') and 'waste enough water' (which is slightly confusing in context). You attempt to use less common vocabulary, but some phrasing is repetitive or slightly unnatural. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding redundant phrasing like 'free water without any limit'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'if poor families pay high prices for water they may not be to afford' (missing 'able') and 'government should provide every household a amount' (missing 'an'). Additionally, the sentence 'Shifting towards the, that the water completely free water without any limit increases the water wastage' is structurally flawed. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences and proofreading for minor articles and prepositions would help you achieve a higher score.

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