Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-07

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)

While I agree that excess to clean water is essential for survival, I do not conform to the idea that it should be completely free for every household.

The reason of my stance is that it is a prerequisite for survival, health and dignity. Without access to clean and drinkable water, people may get unwell. And most importantly clean water is widely recognized as a fundamental human right. In many far off villages , people travel many kilometers in order to fetch pure water. So, it is the responsibility of government that it should provide at least the required amount of water for free.

Furthermore, the reason I disagree is that it should not be completely free is because of the cost of treatment, pipes and maintenance which is very expensive. Moreover, it also costs government a lot because it needs heavy labor and modern machinery. And if it is completely free, people will waste it, so charging a small fee encourages responsible use. In big cities like Krachi, water shortage happens partly due to wastage.

Hence, I argue that if water is free, people will have no incentive to conserve it. So, more practical solution is subsidized model because this model can provide basic amount of water for free and charging for excessive use. For instance, in developing countries like India and Pakistan, many rural areas still lack access to clean water supply. So, government should take immediate action because it could be harmful and life threating to drink dirty water.

In conclusion, governments should ensure all homes have access to affordable clean water and provide a basic amount free for poor, but a charge for extra use is reasonable.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have clearly addressed the prompt by taking a balanced position, arguing that while water is a right, it should not be entirely free due to economic and conservation concerns. Your ideas are relevant and well-supported with examples like the mention of infrastructure costs and the situation in countries like India and Pakistan. However, the development is slightly uneven; the second paragraph contains some contradictory logic, as you start by saying you disagree with free water, but then argue that the government should provide a 'required amount' for free. Refining this distinction would help achieve a higher band. Overall, your position is consistent and the task is fully addressed.

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 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'Hence' to guide the reader through your argument. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved for better flow. For instance, the second paragraph starts with 'The reason of my stance', which is a bit repetitive. Additionally, the link between the argument about wastage and the specific example of Karachi is clear, but the transition between the economic argument and the call for government action in the fourth paragraph could be smoother to enhance the overall progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'prerequisite', 'subsidized model', and 'incentive'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'excess' instead of 'access', 'Krachi' instead of 'Karachi', and 'life threating' instead of 'life-threatening'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on more precise collocations and ensure that your spelling is accurate, especially with proper nouns and common academic terminology.

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 several grammatical slips, such as 'The reason of my stance is that it is a prerequisite' (should be 'The reason for my stance'), and 'it should not be completely free is because of' (a redundant structure). You also have some minor punctuation issues, such as the space before the comma in 'villages ,'. While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede the reader's understanding. To reach a higher band, aim for more error-free complex sentences and ensure subject-verb agreement is consistently maintained.

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