Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-30
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 6.0)
Clean water is a basic human right and it should be easily accessible as well as free of cost. In my perspective, I completely agree to this statement. This essay will elaborate the importance of clean water in our daily life and its accesibilty to every humankind.
To commence with, clean and fresh water is very essential for human and every living creatures as well in the world. Water coming straight from the rivers and oceans is not drinkable. It contains bacteria and salt which are hazardous to human. However, there are numerous living creature living inside the oceans and there waste become more harmful. Additionally, plastic waste that we dispose in oceans becomes danger. Therefore, It is necessary to purify the the water before drink. However, it become the responsibility of Governments to purify the water and then distribute to the citizens.
On the other hands, As it is not possible to get fresh and clean water through walls in some areas of the globe, however, it can be purify and then distribute to the cities and countrysides. In every country, a huge amount of taxes are paid by the citizens So, it is the right to everyone to having clean and fresh water by their State without paying for it.For Instance, In many countries through the pipelines fresh water transfer to every doorstep.
In conclusion, although fresh water is crucial for everyone in their lives, while it should be first purify at one place eliminate all the salt and other chemical hazards than make it potable through pipelines.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The essay addresses the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention the importance of clean water and the role of government, the arguments lack depth. For instance, you touch upon the cost of water but do not fully explore the economic implications or the feasibility of providing it free of charge, which would have strengthened your position. The conclusion is also slightly repetitive and does not fully synthesize the main points. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph provides a more detailed explanation and a concrete example to support your claims.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, and there is a logical progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'To commence with', 'Additionally', and 'In conclusion'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'On the other hands' (which should be 'On the other hand') and the repetitive use of 'However'. Furthermore, some sentences lack smooth transitions, making the flow feel a bit disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used naturally will help improve the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'every humankind' (should be 'all of humanity'), 'through walls' (likely meant 'through pipes'), and 'it become the responsibility' (should be 'it becomes'). You also repeat basic words like 'clean', 'fresh', and 'water' frequently. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and collocations, and pay closer attention to word forms and usage in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'every living creatures' (should be 'every living creature'), 'there waste' (should be 'their waste'), 'purify the the water' (repetition), and 'it is the right to everyone to having' (should be 'it is everyone's right to have'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage and capitalization. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct verb forms.
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