Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-27
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)
Given that clean water is essential to human life, it is often argued that every household should be guaranteed access to a free water supply. I am partially agree with given view.
In the one hand, Providing free access to clean water can protect people's health and ensure that everyone can meet their basic needs. In addition to this,
water is essential for drinking, cooking, and maintaining hygiene. However, low-income families may struggle to pay for an adequate supply of clean water. If governments provide a basic amount of water free of charge, disadvantaged people can maintain better living standards and avoid water-related diseases.For example, in poorer communities where household incomes are low, free access to safe drinking water could help families spend their limited income on other necessities such as food, education, and healthcare.
In the other hand, providing unlimited water completely free of charge could place a significant financial burden on governments and encourage unnecessary consumption.Additionally, water treatment, transportation, and the maintenance of pipelines require considerable investment. If consumers do not have to pay anything, they may also be less careful about how much water they use. As a result, governments might have to increase taxes or reduce spending on other public services. For instance, households might leave taps running or use excessive amounts of water for gardening if there is no financial incentive to conserve it.
In conclusion, I believe that every household should be guaranteed access to a basic amount of clean water free of charge, while excessive consumption should be paid for.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5
The student addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both sides of the argument and presenting a clear position that they partially agree with the statement. Ideas are extended and supported with relevant examples, such as low-income families spending limited income on other necessities and the risk of excessive consumption leading to higher taxes or reduced public services. The position is maintained consistently throughout the essay, including in the conclusion. While some points could be slightly more deeply developed to reach a higher band, the overall treatment of the task is sound and fulfils the requirements for Band 7.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The essay presents a clear logical organisation and overall progression. Information and ideas are arranged coherently, with distinct introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesive devices are used to connect ideas, such as "In addition to this", "However", and "Additionally". However, there are minor cohesive flaws in fixed phrasing, notably "In the one hand" and "In the other hand" instead of "On the one hand" and "On the other hand". Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct arguments, ensuring that the structure remains easy to follow throughout.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as "disadvantaged people", "significant financial burden", and "incentive". There are occasional word-choice and spelling errors that do not impede communication, such as "I am partially agree" instead of "I partially agree". While the lexical range allows for sufficient precision in discussing the topic, the presence of these minor inaccuracies and reliance on fairly standard vocabulary keep the score at Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including conditional structures like "If governments provide a basic amount of water free of charge..." and "If consumers do not have to pay anything...". There are some noticeable grammatical errors throughout the text, such as "I am partially agree" and the incorrect prepositional phrases for transitioning arguments ("In the one hand"). Despite these errors, the complex structures are generally understandable, and communication is not impeded, aligning well with the Band 6 descriptors.
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