Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-29

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Many people believe that during hardships in life, it is best to accept it because there is nothing much that can be done to change it, while others argue that in those times, trying your best to get out of that situation is works better as it results positively most of the time. In strongly agree with the first people as it is safer.

On the one side, many believe that accepting the situation is the only option most of the time. As, if we try to oppose the situation, we put ourseves in more danger, because now their is more risk. For example, if employees are not satisfied with their jobs and are not having much money, resigning will put them in further stress as they won't have any income untill they find a new job. This can result in worsening the situation so the best they can do is to accept it as it is. I would argue that accepting the job will be the smartest move.

On the other hand, some argue that when dealing with tough situations, we should try hard to change our lives. This could mean, changing are small habits that leaded us in bad scenarios or to take big decisions even if it is risky. For instance, people dealing with finacial problems can take lawns and start a buisness. However, this is very risky and might result in more debt if the business fails. I would argue that taking risks in difficult situations is not considerable.

In conclusion, even if trying your best to get out of hardships might be rewarding, it is very risky so I believe accepting your situation and moving own is better.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address both views and state a consistent preference for accepting difficult circumstances, supported by relevant examples about resigning and borrowing to start a business. The explanation that leaving a job could remove a person’s income makes the first view clear, while the risk of further debt gives a reason for rejecting the second. However, the discussion is not equally developed: the case for trying to improve a situation is presented mainly as risky, without considering safer steps such as seeking another job while still employed or reducing expenses. Your position is clear, but the claim that acceptance is “safer” could be qualified to show when action may be necessary or beneficial. Develop both sides more fully and make the reasoning behind your final judgement more nuanced.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, and a conclusion. The signposts “On the one side,” “On the other hand,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the discussion, and each body paragraph stays focused on its main position. This meets the lower-band expectation of coherent arrangement and shows some of the stronger progression associated with more flexible organisation. However, links can feel mechanical, and “As” at the start of a sentence leaves the reason attached awkwardly to the previous claim. The repeated pattern of stating a view, giving one example, and restating your opinion also limits development. Use clearer links between cause and consequence, and connect examples explicitly to the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “hardships,” “resign,” “income,” “risky,” and “debt.” These terms make the examples understandable, and phrases such as “tough situations” and “financial problems” are relevant to the task. However, the range is limited and several noticeable spelling and word-choice errors reduce precision: “our selves,” “their is,” “untill,” “finacial,” “lawns,” and “buisness.” Some expressions are also unnatural or imprecise, such as “results positively” and “taking risks … is not considerable.” Aim for accurate spelling and more natural collocations, and choose vocabulary that distinguishes accepting a situation from taking practical steps to improve it.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex sentences, including conditional reasoning in “if we try to oppose the situation” and a longer example explaining the consequences of resigning. The overall meaning is generally clear, but some grammatical errors occur in key sentences. For example, “In strongly agree” is missing the subject and uses the wrong verb form; “trying your best … is works better” combines incompatible verb structures; and “changing are small habits that leaded us” contains errors in possessive form and verb tense. The opening sentence also shifts awkwardly between singular “it” and plural “hardships.” Practise checking subject–verb structure, verb forms after “is,” and agreement between pronouns and their referents. More accurate complex sentences would make your reasoning easier to follow.

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