Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-24

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)

Today we are on track to reach the pinnacle of technology where with each passing day we are on track to do wonders however while on this journey, we are completing neglecting major issues that will become mess later on. I completely agree that access to clean water is basic human right and it should be provided for free.

Access to clean water is a basic human right. It is also clearly mentioned in charter of United Nation. Clean water is important for humans, because 60% of human body is made up of water. Clean water also plays an important role in making one health. Major clean water issue is reported in Africa region especially in countries like Nigeria, Senegal where majority of its population is extremely poor. Free water can ensure that poor families can meet their basic needs. Example: They can clean hands, cook food without worrying about water quality because if water is of poor hygiene it can lead to many dangerous diseases.

But from government point of view if we consider that why they are charging for water supply which should be free, things get different. Main reason why government charges on water supply is cost. Government have to bear heavy cost. Second reason is if free water is being provided, excessive use of water becomes a major issue. People will eventually started to waste water which later on becomes a major issue. Suppose: In One region of Senegal, if government start providing free water supply without any check and balance, it reduces the consumption for other people.

So what government should do is, they should provide free water supply to everyone and set some kind of limit, and if that limit is exceed, it is right of Government to charge people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear from the introduction: you agree that clean water should be free, and you also recognise the counterarguments of public cost and possible waste. The discussion of affordability is relevant, with the example of poorer families needing water for cooking and hygiene. This covers the main parts of the question, but the ideas are not equally developed. The health point and the reference to the UN charter are asserted rather than explained, while the Senegal example about reduced consumption for other people is unclear. Your final proposal of free basic supply with charges above a limit is a useful qualification, but explain how this would work and why it is fair. More precise support would make the argument more fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, a paragraph supporting free access, a paragraph considering government concerns, and a concluding proposal. This gives the reader a generally logical route through your position. You also use transitions such as “But from government point of view” and “So” to signal shifts in the argument. However, some links are mechanical, and the opening sentence is long and difficult to follow, delaying the central argument. The relationship between the Senegal example and the claim about reduced access for others is not made clear. Improve progression by giving each paragraph one main purpose, using clearer references, and explaining how each example supports the point immediately before it.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of topic vocabulary, including “basic human right,” “water supply,” “excessive use,” and “basic needs.” These terms help communicate the central argument, and attempts such as “pinnacle of technology” show willingness to use less common language. Some choices and collocations are inaccurate or imprecise, however: “completing neglecting” does not express the intended idea, “making one health” is unnatural, and “poor hygiene” is not the clearest way to describe unsafe water. Repetition of “major issue” and “free water” also limits flexibility. Choose more precise phrases and vary key terms—for example, distinguish between a free basic allocation and unlimited free consumption.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a conditional proposal and a sentence beginning “if we consider…”. The main meaning is usually understandable, but some grammatical errors remain and occasionally make the argument harder to follow. Examples include missing articles in “is basic human right” and “mentioned in charter,” subject–verb agreement in “Government have,” and the incorrect verb form in “People will eventually started.” The opening sentence also combines several clauses without clear punctuation, while “if that limit is exceed” has an incorrect passive form. Review articles, agreement, verb forms and sentence boundaries, then proofread each sentence for a complete and correctly linked structure.

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