Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11
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 and safe water is essential for human survival and good health. Many people believe that because it is a basic human need and human right, every household should receive water free of charge. While I strongly agree that everyone should have clean water access, I do not believe that an unlimited water supply should completely be free of cost.
On the one hand, every person should receive clean water regardless of their financial situation. Water is necessary for drinking, cooking and hygiene. Without it, people will most likely to suffer from health issues, diseases and poor living conditions. Therefore, government should guarantee that all the citizens receive clean water for some amount for free. This is important for some families who may struggle to pay the utility bills. For example, many countries provied some amount of free wate to the disadvantaged house hold to prevent public health.
On the other hand, giving water for free would lead to unnecessary waste. People will do not care and use water more then their requirement. When people do not pay for the service, they may not value it and use more water. In addition, water treatment plants, and pipeline and water distribution system require large amount of
money to build and maintain . If we do not pay for the service government will increase the taxes for maintains of the water supply and reduce spending on the other essentials services such as education and healthcare.
In conclusion, I believe that access to clean and safe water is a human right, and every household should receive enough water to meet their baisc needs without cost
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
You have clearly addressed the prompt by taking a balanced position, arguing that while basic access is a right, unlimited free supply is impractical. You have developed your ideas logically, providing reasons for both the necessity of free water for the disadvantaged and the economic risks of universal free supply. The response is well-structured and directly answers the question. To reach a higher band, ensure that your conclusion is fully developed; currently, it ends abruptly mid-sentence. Expanding slightly on the implications of your conclusion would strengthen the overall task response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use transition signals such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'Therefore' to guide the reader. However, the cohesion is occasionally mechanical, and the abrupt ending of the final paragraph negatively impacts the overall flow. Additionally, ensure that your paragraphing is consistent; the final paragraph is incomplete, which disrupts the logical progression of your argument. Improving the transition between sentences within paragraphs would also enhance the coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'disadvantaged', 'utility bills', and 'distribution system' appropriately. There are some spelling errors, such as 'provied', 'wate', 'house hold', and 'baisc', which are distracting. You also use 'more then' instead of 'more than'. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, you need to improve your accuracy in spelling and word choice to reach a higher band. Focusing on precision and proofreading for common spelling mistakes will significantly improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'people will most likely to suffer' (should be 'are most likely to suffer') and 'people will do not care' (should be 'people will not care'). There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement, such as 'government should guarantee' (should be 'the government'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your argument, they are frequent enough to limit your score. Increasing your control over complex structures will help improve your accuracy.
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