Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-31

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends.

How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The trends of global fashion influenced the aspects of people dressing sense. It has the strong impact on people's lives and I consider the development as positive. This essay discusses the reasons and relevant examples to support my view.

In the modern era, dressing with trending fashion is like a race worldwide. With the passage of each year, we usually see the introduction of new things into the dressing fashion. This is vitally impacted the life style of people. Every person want to look good in his / her dressing and also deserve to be. So, they follow the trending styles and fashions around the world into their dressing. The main reason of my support for the view of this development as positive that this gives them the much needed confidence. When a person dressed with up to date fashion, he /she will have more confidence. For example, we usually see in the conferences, business meetings, wedding functions and shows. Everyone in these events wear the trending suits or dresses. This is the impact of global fashion that people are confident, and their dressing sense is improved.

People who follow the latest trends and well aware of modern fashions, they do the bigger things at global platforms. For example, it is compulsory for many professionals like atheletes, actors, and singers to stay updated in term of their fashion. They leave this impact to local people who also try their best to look better in their daily life.

In conclusion, I must mention that fashion and dressing sense is compulsory but should not spent so much money in it. Fashion should be followed by keeping in view the financial status and there are many people who follow the trends economically, utilizing different discounts and sales. So, this development is still positive as it provide awareness of dressing sense and confidence to people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The essay addresses both parts of the prompt: explaining the influence of global fashion and providing an opinion on whether it is positive or negative. The position is clear throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the argument that fashion provides 'confidence' is mentioned but not deeply explored with nuanced reasoning. The examples provided, such as 'conferences' and 'athletes', are relevant but remain somewhat superficial. To reach a higher band, you should aim to expand on the 'why' and 'how' behind these trends, perhaps discussing the role of social media or globalized marketing, which would provide a more sophisticated analysis of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, and there is a logical progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'For example' and 'In conclusion', to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, some transitions between sentences feel abrupt, such as the jump from discussing business meetings to the general impact on local people. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'global platforms' and 'financial status'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'dressing with trending fashion' instead of 'following fashion trends' or 'dressing in a trendy manner'. There is also a lack of less common lexical items that would demonstrate a higher level of proficiency. To improve, focus on learning collocations and more precise academic vocabulary related to social trends and consumer behavior.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'This is vitally impacted the life style' (should be 'This has vitally impacted'), 'Every person want' (should be 'wants'), and 'When a person dressed' (should be 'dresses'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic tense consistency and subject-verb agreement will significantly improve your accuracy.

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