Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-18
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)
There are many concerns related to global fashion trends, which keep individuals up to date with new fashion trends. Global fashion has become stronger influence on citizens' lives because of social media and fashion influencers. Although worldwide fashion trends influence individuals' lives by providing more knowledge, I believe it is a positive development because it keeps individuals updated with new fashion trends.
On the one hand, many aspects influence individuals' lives, such as social media, online shopping, and access to the latest brands. Social media and influencers play a pivotal role in people's lives because they act as a source of global fashion trends. Furthermore, many people follow their favorite influencers and celebrities on social media and tend to follow their fashion trends. For instance, the youngsters in Pakistan follow many international celebrities and influencers, and then they are influenced by their dressing styles and fashion sense, and online shopping makes easier to buy the latest clothes.
On the other hand, I believe following a global fashion trend is a positive development because it keeps individuals up to date with the latest trends. Another important advantage is that it helps in economic growth because when individuals follow these latest trends, they buy new clothes which helps to increase economy. Moreover, global fashion trends allow individuals to express themselves with greater choices.
In conclusion, many aspects influence people's lives including social media, influencers, and international fashion trends. I firmly believe that it is a positive development because it can increase the economy and help to keep updated with the latest fashion trends.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both the causes of global fashion's influence (social media, influencers) and evaluating whether this is a positive or negative development (arguing it is positive). A clear position is maintained throughout the essay. However, some ideas are repetitive and lack full extension. For instance, the argument regarding economic growth is briefly mentioned as 'buying new clothes which helps to increase economy' without further elaboration or concrete support. Similarly, the conclusion largely restates the introduction without adding fresh synthesis. This places the response comfortably at Band 6.0, as it addresses all parts of the task and presents a relevant position, though some ideas remain somewhat under-developed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay displays a coherent overall arrangement with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different arguments, with body paragraph two focusing on causes and body paragraph three focusing on positive aspects. Cohesive devices are employed, such as 'On the one hand,' 'On the other hand,' 'Furthermore,' and 'In conclusion.' However, some cohesion is mechanical or repetitive, and referencing is occasionally loose, such as the pronoun use in 'and then they are influenced by their dressing styles.' Additionally, logical progression is slightly hindered by repetitive phrasing, but the overall organization remains clear, justifying a Band 6.5.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, successfully using terms like 'pivotal role,' 'international celebrities,' and 'economic growth.' There are some attempts at less common lexical items, but also noticeable repetition of phrases like 'fashion trends,' 'global fashion,' and 'individuals' lives.' Word choice is generally appropriate, though there are minor collocation issues such as 'increase economy' instead of 'boost the economy' or 'stimulate economic growth.' While communication is never impeded, the vocabulary lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands, placing this submission at a Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The writing contains a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating control over dependent clauses ('Although worldwide fashion trends influence individuals' lives...'). There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings present, such as 'Global fashion has become stronger influence' (missing article), 'makes easier to buy' (missing object 'it'), and 'increase economy' (missing determiner). Punctuation is generally acceptable, and the errors do not impede communication. Because there is a reasonable mix of sentence structures alongside persistent minor grammatical errors, the performance aligns well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.
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