Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18

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)

I completely agree that access to clean water is fundamental human right. However, I do not believe that it is realistic or sustainable for every home receive an unlimited water supply entirely free of charge.

On one hand, clean water is essential for survival, health and sanitation. Without it, people are vulnerable to disease and poverty. In many developing countries, including parts of Pakistan, low-income families already struggle to afford basic necessities. If the state does not ensure the accessibility, the gap between rich and poor will stretch further. And it violates the basic human dignity. Moreover, government has to make sure at least every citizen has access to at least required amount of safe water to drink.

On the other hand, providing an unlimited supply of water to every household free of charge is not practical. And water treatment, infrastructure and distribution require significance investment and maintenance. If water had no cost, people would have little incentive to conserve it. Which could lead to water wastage and shortages, especially in the areas already facing water scarcity.

The better solution would be that the government would subsidize basic amount of water per household, while charge the usage beyond that limit. This approach protects the right to water while also encouraging the responsible use.

In conclusion, I support the idea that access to clean water should be guaranteed as basic right, I believe it should be provided at low coast or free up to certain amount, rather than completely free for unlimited use. That is why, right to water should be protected while also promoting responsible consumption.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have clearly addressed all parts of the prompt by presenting a balanced argument. You established a clear position in the introduction, acknowledging the importance of water as a human right while arguing against the feasibility of an entirely free, unlimited supply. Your ideas are well-developed, particularly the distinction between basic needs and excessive usage. To reach a higher band, ensure that your supporting examples are slightly more detailed; for instance, while you mention Pakistan, you could briefly explain how a tiered pricing system might specifically benefit low-income families there to further strengthen your argument.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use transition signals effectively, such as 'On one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'In conclusion', which helps the reader follow your line of reasoning. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. To improve, try to vary your cohesive devices; for example, instead of starting sentences with 'And' or 'Which', use more formal linking phrases like 'Furthermore' or 'This policy would'. This would make the flow of your writing feel more sophisticated and less mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic with precision, using terms like 'sustainable', 'infrastructure', 'subsidize', and 'responsible consumption'. There are some minor word-choice errors, such as 'significance investment' (should be 'significant') and 'low coast' (should be 'low cost'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on collocations and ensure you are using the correct word forms (adjective vs. noun) to convey your ideas more accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical slips, such as missing articles ('the' basic human right) and minor errors in sentence construction, for example, 'every home receive' (should be 'every home should receive'). Additionally, some sentences are fragments, such as 'And it violates the basic human dignity.' Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that every sentence contains a main verb and follows standard English syntax.

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