Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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 clean water is essential for human survival and good health and it is a basic human need. Some people strongly believe that the government should provide freshwater to the public for free. I firmly agree with this. Nevertheless, I also consider that water should be charged if consumed beyond limits.

Firstly, as freshwater is vital for humanity, the government should make it accessible to the public. Water is a human body's need and providing it to all for free, especially to lower-income households, can be very positive for them. Since it is extensively used in almost every meal and beverage, it is essential for health and digestion. In addition, clean water contributes to better human health. For instance, drinkable water can prevent numerous diseases such as irritation and Cholera.

However, supplying water to the public for free is absolutely a beneficial idea but in order to make it a reality, the government will have to invest in supporting infrastructure which will require capital to build as well as maintain. Furthermore, there is one more issue which is excessive use of water, since freshwater is limited in the world, it must be charged if people use it more than their standard need. Government can introduce water usage limitations, in order to prevent wastage of water. For example, countries like Germany, France and the United Kingdom provide water to their public completely free but with a limitation threshold, which should not be surpassed.

In conclusion, after briefly and thoroughly examining both points. I strongly think that families should have clean water supplies. but also be considered that it should not be used lavishly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all parts of the prompt by presenting a clear position and supporting it with relevant arguments. You successfully balanced the idea of water as a human right with the practical necessity of preventing wastage through usage limits. Your ideas are well-developed, particularly the distinction between basic needs and excessive consumption. To reach a higher band, ensure that your conclusion does not introduce new phrasing that feels slightly disconnected from the body paragraphs, and ensure your examples (such as the claim about specific countries) are accurate, as factual inaccuracies can slightly weaken the persuasiveness of your argument.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'However', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through your arguments. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the final sentence of the conclusion is grammatically fragmented, which disrupts the flow. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensuring that sentences within paragraphs are more tightly linked to create a smoother, more natural progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'infrastructure', 'excessive', and 'lavishly' appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'drinkable water' instead of 'potable water' and 'irritation' as a disease, which is imprecise. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing by using synonyms more effectively throughout your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While many sentences are clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'supplying water... is absolutely a beneficial idea but in order to make it a reality' (punctuation/conjunction usage) and 'after briefly and thoroughly examining both points. I strongly think...' (sentence fragment). Additionally, there are minor errors with articles and subject-verb agreement. To improve, focus on sentence boundary control—avoiding fragments—and refining your use of complex structures to ensure they are error-free. Increasing the frequency of error-free sentences will significantly boost your score.

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