Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19

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)

Many people say that water should be available for every humankind without any payment as a basic thing which maintained its life, but I disagree with this position, because the production of clean water is a labor in which many people who should be paid and the infrastructure which should be serviced are involved. Besides that, the provision of clean water in areas where water supply is very limited, such as some African countries, is very expensive making this idea almost impossible.

First of all, the water cannot be free for all because of a long and expensive production chain. The majority of people buy water in the bottles or provide it straight to their homes using special filtres. In both cases, the process costs some money - in the first case, workers on a factory clean water and bottled it, which therefore is supplied into supermarkets where people buy it; in the second case, somebody maintains pipes from which water goes to houses. Thus, if water is free, much money will be need to pay salaries and repair the infrastructure, and this financial burden will lay on the government which will collect money through taxes, which people pay, so, in fact, water will not be free. A good example is an school educational system in Russia. Generally, the schooling is free and available for all children, but in fact, all people pay taxes, paying for their kids' education. In case of water, the result will be the same.

Second of all, in areas around the world it is almost impossible to provide clean water. The certain countries do not have enough water sources, therefore another countries should deliver water into these countries. But the delivery around the world is a high cost process, so, if water is free, the suppliers cannot cover the costs and will not be interested in the process.

In conclusion, as the idea of widely available water seems humanistic, it is impossible in fact. The water production is a high cost process, so if people who work in this area will not get enough salary, nobody can supply free water. Besides that, there is a lack of clean water in some areas which only make this idea more impossible.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have clearly stated your position and maintained it throughout the essay. You addressed the prompt by discussing the economic realities of water production and the logistical challenges of supply. The ideas are relevant and generally well-supported. However, the development could be more nuanced; for instance, you could have explored the distinction between 'free at the point of use' versus 'cost-free production'. While your arguments are logical, they occasionally lean toward over-generalisation, such as the claim that all water supply is a 'high cost process' without acknowledging that some regions have abundant natural access. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organised with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Besides that', and 'In conclusion' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though there are minor issues with flow, such as the transition between the discussion of bottled water and infrastructure maintenance. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct arguments. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensuring that the progression between sentences is smoother and less predictable.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use topic-specific terms like 'infrastructure', 'financial burden', and 'water sources'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'available for every humankind' (should be 'all of humanity') and 'filtres' (spelling error). You also use 'humanistic' where 'humanitarian' would be more precise. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and refining your word choices will help improve your score.

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 frequent errors in grammar and punctuation that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'the water cannot be free... because of a long and expensive production chain' (article usage), 'much money will be need to pay' (passive voice error), and 'another countries' (should be 'other countries'). Punctuation is sometimes inconsistent, particularly with comma usage in complex sentences. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing your control over complex structures and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy is recommended.

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